Interesting Facts
- Strontium element is softer than Calcium.
- Silvery Strontium turns yellow, if exposed to air.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
William Cruickshank
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1787
In 1807
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.00 %0.07 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.04 %1.50 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %0.04 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
0.00 %0.20 %
0
1.4
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