Potassium metal is soft, squishy, but reactive and fun to cut!

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[@b.s.7693]

Fun fact: since potassium is famous on YT, the global demand increased by 358%

[@Faruzan420]

My banana demons are requiring ever increasing amounts, that’s why

[@azametturan9843]

Just eat salt

[@clockblower6414]

Kazakhstan is glad! All other countries have inferior potassium

[@Sniperboy5551]

@clockblower6414 Kazakhstan is the great-est country in world. All other countries are run by little girls…

[@octopuszombie8744]

"Kris get the banana"

[@pandaknowslinguistics8162]

“Can you check if that’s really potassium metal?” “K”

[@purplrshadowyay]

It could also be sodium

[@Bearasdfhjkl]

​@@purplrshadowyayNA

[@pfsantos007]

​@@Bearasdfhjkl No. Na

[@emborg3145]

potassium will also emit small amounts of radiation due to presence of a small amount of isotope potassium-40 in it.

[@LibertyAtYourService]

So do people, especially if they eat bananas, which contain relatively high amounts of potassium.

[@emborg3145]

@@LibertyAtYourService you would have to eat a LOT of bananas to accumulate even a minute dose of radiation.

[@LibertyAtYourService]

​@@emborg3145 I didn't say it would be a lot, but it would be there. And easily detectable with certain detectors.

[@purplrshadowyay]

​@@LibertyAtYourServicebananas do contain potasium, but only a TINY amount is potassium-40

[@223556762308]

It should be stored in ampules long term because it can develop superoxides under mineral oil which explode when cut. Combined with the low melting point, you get molten burning water reactive potassium everywhere

[@Sniperboy5551]

That sounds like a fun time

[@samael4550]

Did you watch the video ?

[@davemustaki134]

So Potassium is pretty much alien butter 👽 🧈

[@mei6044]

Like taffy.

[@senthil5101]

​@@mei6044😂

[@zebrapringlez3141]

THEY'RE PUTTING THIS STUFF IN BANANAS?

[@someshmishraa]

Nah bro, this is the potassium metal, the banana has small amounts of potassium mineral.. like a very little amount in 1 banana.

[@CLXCL]

​@@someshmishraa I think OP was sarcastic :)

[@hexadecimal_69]

I almost burnt my college lab with sodium so i know now to be careful 😂😂

[@WheelerScientific]

Yeah, I’ve use it for a few reaction now in organic projects. It definitely needs care to work with.

[@muemamuema8020]

But... Hear me out.... How does it taste like

[@PiegoIlTempo]

I guess like bananas? Or probably it has no taste? When you do a PET you give you patient a potassium rich solution, but I don't know how concentrated it is, nevertheless screw you now I want to taste a chunk of it...

[@AHHHHHHHH21]

As youve seen, it is very boom boom when it touches water. Good luck..?

[@IAA2152]

Like boom.

[@averageminecraftenjoyer9419]

Spicy probably

[@Phoenixfisch]

Probably like soap because of the potassium hydroxide forming. But you wouldn't be able to taste that because it will thermically and chemically burn you.

[@beastboyashu4841]

i wanna chew it

[@AHHHHHHHH21]

It combusts with water. Good luck

[@I_KnowWhatYouAre]

Note, DO NOT PUT POTASSIUM FIRES OUT WITH WATER. Pretty sure this guy used more oil for that, but it does look like water. The problem is, if you DO attempt to put it out with water, it’ll spontaneously combust, splashing hot metal and possibly starting more fires.

[@jayday4879]

never seen it dropped into boiling water ..I wonder if it will react differently

[@jessemeyer445]

It looks the same

[@The.RandomTube]

This video was very well made, Great job explaining and showcasing such an element!

[@blaineschmidt1]

The ending where it combusts reminds me of the shooting star bits and how they fizzled and danced from the movie Howls Moving Castle ✨💫

[@ptkoneart]

This dude is the shit I love this video wen I'm stone

[@YTViness]

And the mosy useful advice " don't try to extinguish the fire by water"

[@craigpater6278]

I'm not sure if it's only safe to store potassium under mineral oil, but I have previously owned small quantities of sodium metal and I was able to safely store it without storing it under mineral oil. After significant research from accurate and reliable sources I successfully stored the sodium safely under liquid paraffin (sometimes known as paraffin oil). I made sure that I frequently checked that the sodium was stored under a clearly visible excess of liquid paraffin (that there was enough liquid paraffin to completely and thoroughly submerge the sodium), and I regularly added additional liquid paraffin to help ensure that the sodium was never exposed to air. I'm not sure if the same thing can be done with potassium metal, but with sodium there's several different hydrocarbon liquids or other liquids that can be used to safely store it, including liquid paraffin, mineral oil and anhydrous kerosene if the anhydrous kerosene contains no additives or colouring agents

[@devvansh2881]

The hardest ''BUTTER'' I've ever seen 😅

[@markydiamond3439]

" I'm not a nerd, I need POTASSIUM "😂

[@lokiva8540]

Who else finds it counter-intuitive to use oil to prevent or stop a fire? (even knowing exactly why it makes perfect sense?) Now, how do Li, Na, or K metals react with Chlorine Trifluoride, compared to a fireman's jacket, electronic parts, or various tabletop materials?

[@sofabored2150]

Thanks for the info Spider-Man.

[@user-qj7tk8rb5r]

Teacher : "Oh No, Potassium has started burning on its own, HELP!" That Dumb Clown : *splashes water*

[@Dopeychezdog]

I love the blue tinge that potassium metal has

[@rupertshitgrin7336]

I must acquire the metal Playdough

[@brfisher1123]

Potassium is also slightly radioactive! ☢️☢️

[@mastershooter64]

No it isn't, There are 3 commonly found isotopes of potassium, out of which 2 of them are the most common, potassium-39 and potassium-41 these are 99.99% of all potassium in nature and the remaining 0.01% is potassium-40 which is a radioactive isotope of potassium. The other two are stable and are not radioactive.

[@brfisher1123]

@@mastershooter64 I know that potassium isn't fully radioactive like say uranium as only 0.0117% of its atoms are radioactive 40K however by calling potassium "radioactive" I mean that it naturally contains radioactivity.

[@icczy11]

​@@brfisher1123sorry but which isotope of uranium isn't radioactive? because from what I know all of them are supposed to be, just some more stable than others. And I think that's the point, not all potassium isotopes are radioactive as he said.

[@brfisher1123]

@@icczy11 I wasn't trying to say that uranium wasn't fully radioactive, I was saying that unlike elements like uranium potassium isn't fully radioactive as it has two stable isotopes in addition to its radioactive one whereas elements beyond lead like uranium don't have any stable isotopes at all.

[@icczy11]

@@brfisher1123 what? it was the other guy who said that, which you counter argued

[@user-mv8dh4cp3k]

smooth like butter but a criminal undercover huh

[@jalepezo]

Potassium has all that attitude 😂😂😂

[@gino3006]

*me putting potassium fire out with water* “SYENCE”

[@theblukatlife]

why dont we expl 🔥ode if we have potassium, sodium etc in our body? Is kind of interesting to think how does the body uses that thing for other things

[@Tocinos]

It breaks down into ion form which doesn't react with water 🗿

[@serverllegion6184]

i like to believe the twins from atomic heart would have soft textures similar to potassium galium or sodium metal

[@kg4boj]

Don't forget its also dangerously radioactive!

[@Novarcharesk]

No

[@kg4boj]

@@Novarcharesk yep

[@HighCalip]

forbidden energy bar

[@lassisolet2959]

I would 100% put water on it if I ever accidentally set it on fire while cutting

[@user-xr3gl5kq6k]

Why didnt the mineral sprit catch when thrown on flame

[@nikepro6265]

Hizenburge used this when he met tuco

[@Hell_OWOrld]

imagine potassium catches fire in the air and someone throws water on it💀💀

[@megatronVS]

It's so soft... I want to chew it. Forbidden bubblegum.

[@Rustyshackleferdish]

Are you re doing all of Nile red's videos or just most of them?

[@charmaduplessis6854]

I don't know why I never considered that metals can be alkaline or acidic

[@Le_Blnk____]

What happens when you put this inside a bullet?

[@nygivenpoint]

Forbidden bazooka

[@richardparnell8402]

So it's spicy gum?

[@pizzlerot2730]

Yup. Exploding with flavor.

[@purplrshadowyay]

​@@pizzlerot2730lol

[@purplrshadowyay]

Spicy yeah But it's also toxic and will react with your saliva (which contains water) and will explode

[@pedrosso0]

How does it develop oxides in mineral oil?

[@giftsonalexpaul9649]

I have a question what happens when potassium is shown in fire 🔥

[@zedmelon]

Be sure to have a bucket of water handy in case your potassium begins to spontaneously ignite.

[@paavani5337]

i like your humor

[@estrigo_tigo552]

If I lick it will I die?

[@hantrio4327]

No

[@astronuim7875]

What did you bought in that jar, it literally says "Balls"

[@S_KING69]

As it's reactive in air also so how could you take out it easily and twist or cut it? Can anyone tell has you put something on it

[@douglasgrant8315]

Same facts about sodium metal

[@kohinoorgoyal.8497]

Potassium was burning. Pouring kerosene can increase fire.

[@BITECHOMPNOM]

Remake the demon core please!!! ❤

[@valf8951]

RIP table surface

[@josephcontreras8930]

Is it like magnesium??

[@LushyWorld]

Its bluish ?

[@bharatmadho3742]

Potassium fire. Throw water on it

[@HamzaKhan-mf1nc]

Why does this make me hungry

[@Datrocks]

Potassium looks kinda tasty

[@nasirmushtaq1209]

Yeah I just want to eat it peace

[@suhanisharma341]

Ikr i thought i was the only one who felt that way . Its looks very delicious

[@ball_of_wires]

And you just burned that Corian countertop.

[@qthirteen13]

Is it potassium in bananas that cause them to turn black? Or some other chemical reaction🤔

[@purplrshadowyay]

Nah, that's oxidation

[@kirkwheeler4709]

Dump old motor oil in lakes and rivers very entertaining

[@PR0XYL1NK]

you gonna eat more lead now?

[@Rocky-Play99]

Takes a piece if sodium out : The metal starts burning: Pours water on it :☠️💥💥💥

[@vanee8456]

Potassium metal just like me fr

[@user-pv3ot1iv7u]

The only fire which can be stopped using oil😂😅

[@gertrudebottoms8019]

Very interesting

[@TempChangeAllGrowExtraParts]

Solid banana

[@cathythoman]

Is it purple

[@akashmahanty5695]

Forbidden beef

[@mzmak]

You burnt your mom's kitchen cabinet surface by potasium , get ready to be punished by her sandals 😂😂😂😂

[@nothing-om6fn]

guys I think potassium metal develops oxides

[@Wantlessorphan1]

Forbidden chewing gum

[@shreyadugar8566]

What is potassium is contained in?

[@WheelerScientific]

Mineral oil.

[@edengarrison5979]

Woooooo I learned those stuff

[@sneha_gupta07s]

I had seen same video on KZbin for Sodium metal 😂😂😅😅 one video multiple metal identification

[@marioz9228]

When you cut it, the middle part has no oil. Why doesn't it explode? 🤔

[@chrisbraid2907]

It’s not in contact with water. Air only helps it oxidise, water is needed to make it explode …

[@marioz9228]

@@chrisbraid2907 Thanks 😃

[@jg2611]

Where is potassium found in nature??

[@chrisbraid2907]

In compounds …

[@angelachi3534]

Where did you get it from i am "definitely" not going to make explosives

[@emborg3145]

potassium metal wouldn't be viable for explosives. it combusts but not fast enough to cause an explosion.

[@joshmallon]

add a splash of acid to the water for a real reaction.

[@coffeecrispy2673]

Quick! Pour water on the fire! Wait a min-

[@dise8785]

Does this mean a banana bomb can be made?

[@Ilikeanime-gq4lx]

Pottasiam metal is like stack lol

[@robertrobert7924]

This is why KNO3 is used to make black gunpowder.

[@jackshaw2057]

no. the no3 is the important part

[@holq5098]

That is 101 Chemistry 🧪

[@wa2k530]

Forbidden gum

[@blue500fn]

Bro is NileWheeler

[@leanff984]

What's it temperature?

[@nishitgamit5137]

Bro burned his flor ☠️

[@jaynex903]

When you need oil to put out fire than to light one👍

[@iswaren261]

I dont know why but I want to eat it

[@Madhav_Tripathi]

Same as Na

[@TheShire26]

Is potassium spreadable

[@WheelerScientific]

Kinda not very easily though.

[@TheShire26]

@@WheelerScientific neat, thanks mate!

[@WheelerScientific]

I’ll give it a try next time I have some out. Lol

[@adroit9793]

Put sodium and potassium in kerosene oil

[@lonewolfkayi]

Looks like a thicker amalgam, how much mercury in it?

[@hantrio4327]

It is pure potassium metal

[@agares5571]

Ok so can I eat it or not? Genuine question 🤨

[@purplrshadowyay]

WHAT? DEFINITELY NOT MAN, IT'S TOXIC AND IT'LL LITERALLY START BURNING IN YOUR MOUTH

[@MichaelGronski]

My Son took some from chem lab in highschool as was carrying it in his hand. It started burning up in his hand. Hewas going to put it in a toilet 🚽 but ended up dropping it on the carpeted floor and started the school on fire 🚒🔥! He got expelled for a few days!!

[@arlissnyder7065]

take a bite

[@iamnottech8918]

"quite"

[@tay-lore]

Don't try to put it the fire with water!

[@Keks_pk]

The first time I've seen so.eone put a fore out with oil😂

[@woodlandparkentertainmentp5844]

Copyright?

[@WheelerScientific]

Huh?

[@vex1769]

Can we eat it

[@phonotical]

What's to stop it amalgamating with the metal of the knife

[@Bit-while_going]

Halogens don't react much with metals since they both have surplus electrons. They might be useful in batteries though since they can add their electrons to the current. Mercury especially has lots a free electrons floating around and it doesn't even bond well with itself for that reason, but that also makes it like a solvent and it shares it's property by splashing electrons around and the other metals around also lose their bonds and are able to amalgamate.

[@phonotical]

@@Bit-while_going what the fuck are you in about