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Hyperkalemia historical perspective

Introduction

Overview

Overview

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

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

Discovery

Potassium was discovered in 1807 by Sir Humphry Davy in 1807 in England^[1].
He discovered potassium by means of electrolysis from potash.
It was the first alkali metal to be discovered.

References

References

↑ Barcroft J, Straub H (1910). “The secretion of urine”. J Physiol. 41 (3–4): 145–67. PMC 1512768. PMID 16993045.

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