Atomic Mass K (& Secrets: Uses, Sources and more...) 2022

As anyone would guess, every atom has mass, an important physical property, even Potassium. But how do we know how much does a K atom weight?

First of all, if we know the atom symbol, let's say K, we can open any periodic table and search for Potassium.

In the case of Potassium the answer is 39,0983. However there is a lot of funny facts about Potassium that most people don't know. Shall we have a look?

Potassium Overview

K Atomic Mass

39,0983

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Atomic Symbol

K (Potassium)

Name Origin

English: pot ash; symbol from Latin: kalium, (alkali).

Description

Soft, waxy, silver-white metal. Eighth most abundant element in the earth's crust (20,900 ppm). Occurs only in compounds.

Atomic Number

19

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State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Sir Humphrey Davy

Year: 1807

Location: England

Uses

Used as potash in making glass & soap. Also as saltpeter, potassium nitrate (KNO3) to make explosives and to color fireworks in mauve. Formerly called kalium (K). Vital to function of nerve and muscle tissures.

Sources

Found in minerals like carnallite [(KMgCl3).6H2O] & sylvite (potassium chloride, KCL). Pure metal is produced by the reaction of hot potassium chloride and sodium vapors in a special retort.

Want to learn more details and data about Potassium (K)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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