HISTORY

THE ORIGIN OF POTASSIUM


 * 7th most common element on Earth
 * 1st element to be isolated by electrolosis
 * Rarely is found in its pure elemental form
 * The Discovering
 * Martin Klaproth
 * Discoveresd potash in volcanic rock
 * 1797
 * Sir Humphry Davy
 * Isolated pure potassium from caustic potash
 * 1807
 * Potash
 * Plant ashes soaked in water and boiled
 * Used to make soap and glass
 * Caustic Potash
 * Potassium hydroxide or Sylvite
 * Found in sea beds