Interesting Facts
- Original name of Technetium was Masurium.
- At the time of its discovery it found in sample of Molybdenum.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
Sources
Made by Bombarding Molybdenum with Deuterons
Found in Minerals, Mining
History
Who Discovered
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1937
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
-0.07 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.00 %1.50 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
-0.04 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
-0.20 %
0
1.4
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