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Physical Properties of Sodium and Potassium


Physical Properties of Potassium and Sodium


Physical Properties

Melting Point
97.72 °C   
99+
63.65 °C   
99+

Boiling Point
883.00 °C   
99+
774.00 °C   
99+

Appearance
  
  

Physical State
Solid   
Solid   

Color
Silvery White   
Silvery Gray   

Luster
Metallic   
NA   

Hardness
  
  

Mohs Hardness
0.50   
22
0.40   
23

Brinell Hardness
0.69 MPa   
99+
0.36 MPa   
99+

Speed of Sound
3,200.00 m/s   
24
2,000.00 m/s   
99+

Optical Properties
  
  

Allotropes
No   
No   

α Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

β Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

γ Allotropes
Not Available   
Not Available   

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