19 - POTASSIUM (K) THE ELEMENT OF ELECTRIC LIFE

Описание: There is a metal that explodes on contact with water — a violent burst of flame and sound.
Yet this same element powers every heartbeat, every nerve signal, every movement of life.

Potassium (symbol K, atomic number 19) is one of the most reactive metals on Earth. In its pure form, it must be stored under oil to prevent it from igniting in air. When potassium meets water, it reacts instantly — releasing heat, hydrogen gas, and a flash of purple flame.

But inside the human body, potassium exists not as a metal, but as a charged ion — K⁺ — the quiet electricity of life.
It fuels the sodium-potassium pump in every cell, generating the electrical impulses that allow you to think, move, breathe, and feel.

Potassium also sustains the world’s crops. It strengthens plant roots, improves drought resistance, and increases yields. Over 95% of global potash production goes into fertilizers that feed the planet.

And now, potassium is becoming a key to the future of sustainable batteries and green energy — offering a cheaper, more abundant alternative to lithium.

From exploding metal…
to the heartbeat of life…
to the future of clean energy…

Potassium reminds us that power and balance are forever intertwined.

What surprised you most about potassium — its role in your heartbeat, in agriculture, or in future batteries?

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