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Potassium 40 is an isotope with 19 protons (and electrons) and 21 neutrons. Potassium 40 accounts for around 0.012% of potassium and is fairly stable (half life of 1.25 billion years).

Potassium 40 is an isotope with 19 protons (and electrons) and 21 neutrons. Potassium 40 accounts for around 0.012% of potassium and is fairly stable (half life of 1.25 billion years).

Potassium 40 is an isotope with 19 protons (and electrons) and 21 neutrons. Potassium 40 accounts for around 0.012% of potassium and is fairly stable (half life of 1.25 billion years).

Potassium 40 is an isotope with 19 protons (and electrons) and 21 neutrons. Potassium 40 accounts for around 0.012% of potassium and is fairly stable (half life of 1.25 billion years).

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