Element Family
Transition Metal
Alkali
Space Group Name
P63/mmc
Im_ 3m
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
Who Discovered
Emilio Segrè and Carlo Perriero
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1937
In 1807
Abundance In Meteorites
-
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Uses & Benefits
- Technetium is a radioactive metal and hence it is used for medical studies and other research purposes.
- Potassium’s compounds are in high demand for their application in Fertilizer manufacturing.
- Potassium carbonate is used in glass manufacturing and Potassium carbonate in manufacturing detergent and body wash.
Industrial Uses
-
Ammunition Industry, Chemical Industry
Medical Uses
-
Pharmaceutical Industry
Other Uses
Alloys, Nuclear Research, Research Purposes
-
Present in Human Body
No
Yes
Physical State
Solid
Solid
Color
Shiny Gray
Silvery Gray
Pauling Electronegativity
Sanderson Electronegativity
Allred Rochow Electronegativity
Mulliken-Jaffe Electronegativity
Pauling Electropositivity
Electrochemical Equivalent
Other Chemical Properties
Anti Corrosion, Ionization, Radioactive Isotopes, Radioactivity, Solubility
Chemical Stability, Flammability, Ionization, Solubility
Electron Configuration
[Kr] 4d5 5s2
[Ar] 4s1
Crystal Structure
Hexagonal Close Packed (HCP)
Body Centered Cubic (BCC)
Crystal Lattice
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Valence Electron Potential
Lattice Angles
π/2, π/2, 2 π/3
π/2, π/2, π/2
Density At Room Temperature
Density When Liquid (at m.p.)
Other Mechanical Properties
-
-
Magnetic Ordering
Paramagnetic
Paramagnetic
Electrical Property
Conductor
Conductor