Element K

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Skillsoft
gptkbp:atmosphere Forms potassium oxide
gptkbp:average_temperature gptkb:public_square
gptkbp:color Silvery-white
Lilac
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:Sir_Humphry_Davy
gptkbp:dissolved Soluble
gptkbp:ecological_role Muscle contraction
Heart function
Regulates fluid balance
Supports nerve function
gptkbp:electronegativity 0.82 (Pauling scale)
[ Ar] 4s1
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:4
gptkbp:historical_source gptkb:Spinach
gptkb:video_game
Avocados
Potatoes
Bananas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Element K
gptkbp:isotopes gptkb:19
gptkb:K-40
K⁺
K-39
K-41
gptkbp:mass 39.0983
gptkbp:melting_point 63.5 ° C
759 ° C
gptkbp:members gptkb:Alkali_Metals
gptkbp:named_after Kalium
gptkbp:occurs_in Abundant in nature
gptkbp:population 0.862 g/cm³
gptkbp:products gptkb:Potassium_acetate
gptkb:Potassium_bromide
gptkb:Potassium_carbonate
gptkb:Potassium_chloride
gptkb:Potassium_citrate
gptkb:Potassium_hydroxide
gptkb:Potassium_nitrate
gptkb:Potassium_permanganate
gptkb:Potassium_phosphate
gptkb:Potassium_sulfate
gptkbp:safety_features Flammable
Corrosive to metals
gptkbp:side_effect Essential nutrient for plants
Necessary for human health
gptkbp:storage Stored in mineral oil
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:K
gptkbp:uses Fertilizers
Industrial applications
Food additives
gptkbp:was_a_response_to Produces hydrogen gas
Highly reactive with water
gptkbp:year_created 1807