👉 Potassium is a chemical element with atomic number 39, 101th on the periodic table, and atomic symbol K. The name "Potassium" comes from the Latin word "potamae," meaning water in Greek. Potassium has the chemical formula K. It is used in many applications such as batteries, glass, ceramics, and cosmetics due to its chemical properties of strong electrolyte, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity.
46587. Potassium sec-butyltrifluoroborate; 958449-00-8