Potassium-40 Isotope Applications:
Potassium-40 isotope (K-40 isotope, 40K isotope)
- Potassium-40 isotope is used for biological impact studies of natural radiation and other environmental studies;
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Properties of Potassium-40 Isotope:
| Properties of Potassium-40 Isotope: | POTASSIUM-40 |
|---|---|
| Natural Abundance (%) | 0.012 |
| Atomic Mass (Da) | 39.96399817 |
| Relative Isotopic Mass | 39.96399817 |
| Neutron Number (N) | 21 |
| Atomic Number (Z) | 19 |
| Mass Number (A) | 40 |
| Nucleon Number (A) | 40 |
| Proton Number (Z) | 19 |
| Half-life | 1.250E+09 |
| Spin | 4 |
| Quadrupole Moment | -0.061 |
| g-factor (g value) | -0.324525 |
| Group | 1 |
| Period | 4 |
| Electron Configuration Block | s |
| Melting Point (K) | 336.7 |
| Boiling Point (K) | 1032 |
| Specific Heat | 0.753 |
| Heat of Formation | 89 |
| Thermal Conductivity | 102.5 |
| Dipole Polarizability | 289.7 |
| Electron Affinity (kJ/mole) | 0.501459 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling scale) | 0.82 |
| Atomic Radius (pm) | 227 |
| Covalent Radius (pm) | 220 |
| VDW Radius (pm) | 275 |
| Lattice Constant | 5.23 |
| Crystal Structure | BCC |
| Jmol color | #8f40d4 |
Potassium-40 Information
Potassium is a soft silvery metallic element belonging to group 1 of the periodic table (alkali metals). It occurs naturally in seawater and in many minerals. Highly reactive chemically, this element resembles sodium in its behavior and compounds. Potassium was discovered by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807. Potassium has 26 isotopes. 3 of them are naturally occurring, 2 of which are stable.
Potassium is used as potash in making glass & soap. Also as saltpeter, potassium nitrate (KNO3) is used to make explosives and to color fireworks in mauve. Formerly potassium was called kalium (K). Potassium is vital to function of nerve and muscle tissues.
FAQ about Potassium-40 Isotope:
What is Potassium-40 isotope natural abundance?
Answer: 0.012 %
What is atomic mass for Potassium-40 isotope?
Answer: 39.963998 Da
What is isotopic mass for Potassium-40 isotope?
Answer: 39.963998
How many neutrons does Potassium-40 isotope have?
Answer: 21
How many protons does Potassium-40 isotope have?
Answer: 19
How many electrons does Potassium-40 isotope have?
Answer: 19
What is atomic number for Potassium-40 isotope?
Answer: 19
Is Potassium-40 isotope stable?
Answer: No
Is Potassium-40 isotope radioactive?
Answer: Yes
