Category: radioactivity
Potassium Radioactivity: Is It Dangerous?
Potassium is an essential mineral, but one of its naturally occurring isotopes, potassium-40 (⁴⁰K), is radioactive. This often raises concerns about potential health risks. Let’s break it down scientifically. 1. Why Is Potassium Radioactive?Potassium in nature consists of three isotopes:Potassium-39 (³⁹K) – 93.3% (stable)Potassium-41 (⁴¹K) – 6.7% (stable)Potassium-40 (⁴⁰K) – 0.012% (radioactive)Potassium-40 undergoes slow radioactive…