Potassium single-element material

Potassium single-element material material properties: Density 0.862 g/cm3, Young's modulus 3.5 GPa, Thermal conductivity 102 W/mK Typical uses include NaK...

Overview

metal · alkali metal — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Potassium single-element material · Standard codes: Element 19 K

K; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Single-element material record. Use linked references and material-specific datasheets for grade-level design values.

Key material properties

Density	0.862 g/cm3
Young's modulus	3.5 GPa
Thermal conductivity	102 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	63.4 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)

Typical uses

NaK coolant
phototube material
fertilizer/glass feedstock
chemical reducing agent

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Potassium single-element material?

The density of Potassium single-element material is 0.862 g/cm3.

What is Potassium single-element material used for?

Potassium single-element material is typically used for NaK coolant, phototube material, fertilizer/glass feedstock and chemical reducing agent.

What condition does Potassium single-element material refer to?

Potassium single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Potassium single-element material?

Potassium single-element material is categorized as metal (family: alkali metal).