its used in the body as an 'electrolyte' it helps the muscles from cramping during intense exercise.
glass and soap.
its found in the earths crust.
Potassium cyanide is a poison, it used to be available in chemical supply houses for nominal fees! Potassium Nitrate is the active ingredient in Smokeless powder- which of course has criminal applications- though quite legal for sporting ammunition. Black Powder uses Sodum Nitrate or saltpeter ( origin of odd term unknown) but smokeless uses Potassium Nitrate.
Potassium 33 gms Potassium Monophosphate 33gms Potassium gluconate 33 gms 32 oz distilled water
Potassium nitrate is used to make fireworks and black powder (which is used in gun powder).
It is used in fertilizers for agriculture. Potassium chloride is used to stop the heart for surgery.
Three commonly know uses for potassium nitrate are gunpowder, medicines, and plant fertilizer.
is used in photoelectric cells.
Potassium chloride is a compound composed of potassium and chlorine, commonly used as a salt substitute. On the other hand, potassium iodide is a compound of potassium and iodine, primarily used to protect against radioactive iodine exposure. Both compounds provide potassium but have different chemical compositions and uses.
They might be used to reduce hypertension, for oedema, for heart failure, or when potassium loss is a concern (instead of other diuretics)
The sodium-potassium pump uses one molecule of ATP to transport three sodium ions out of the cell and two potassium ions into the cell.
Types of potassium and their uses: There are different forms of potassium, potassium iodide (used during radiological exams, also common iodized table salt), potassium hydroxide (aka sodium hydroxide use in batteries, soaps, fertilizers...), potassium chloride (the most common of the potassium compounds; used in agriculture and medical treatments), potassium nitrate (mostly used in agriculture, fireworks, pickling meat, food preservative, even toothpaste), potassium fluoride (aka otassium fluoride is used in organic chemistry, insecticide, disinfectant), potassium permanganate (a compound with potassium, manganese and oxygen), potassium carbonate (found in soap, glass, drying agents), potassium alum (used in mines and quarries, cosmetic, medical, canning and other culinary uses), potassium bicarbonate (used as a dietary supplement, prevents mold and mildew, and an acid neutralizer) potassium feldspar (used in making glass), potassium bromide (used to treat seizures/epilepsy in dogs)Potassium medical uses: Potassium is use in the health field for the care and treatment of many conditions. It is used for Addison's disease, dehydration, kidney failure, severe burns, liver disorders, tissue injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, macular degeneration, alcoholism, Cushing disease, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer's disease, cancer, Chronic Fatigue syndrome ...