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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief:

Overview

Potassium was discovered in 1807 in England by Sir Humphry Davy.

Historical Perspective

Discovery

• Potassium was discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807 in England.
• He discovered potassium by means of electrolysis from potash.
• It was the first alkali metal to be discovered.