1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
- In the list of most abundant element Potassium is ranked 7th.
- Potassium can easily be sliced (chopped) down using knife.
1.2 Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Humphry Davy
1.3.2 Discovery
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
3 * 10-4 %3 * 10-4 %
5E-09
0.11
1.5.1 Abundance In Sun
~0.0004 %~0.0004 %
1E-08
0.1
1.5.2 Abundance In Meteorites
1.7.1 Abundance In Earth's Crust
1.9.1 Abundance In Oceans
2.1.2 Abundance In Humans