What uses does pottasium have? People have been stealing it from my work a lot and when one girl was caught she said they were up to no good but wouldn't elaborate? Why are they stealing it? Does it make meth or something?
nobodyinparticular
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If they were stealing potassium metal, it may be for a meth lab or to sell it on the black market to people with meth labs. I have included a link that discusses the chemicals found in meth labs, including potassium metal.
I also have given you a link to the Wikipedia article on potassium. When I read that potassium metal reacts violently when exposed to water, I had memories of my high school days, when some boys stole some sodium metal (which also reacts with water) and threw it in the lake to watch it explode.
robert m
If you have ever worked hard out in the sun
It reduces muscle fatigue and helps to conduct the distribution of electrolytes.
If you ever work very strenuously and later suffered cramps, Potassium will help to alleviate they're severity and even lessen them.
Bananas are an excellent source. I always have one if I have to work out in the sun(or you can cheat and just have a GATORADE).
Anonymous
Have a look at the link below as this explains uses,benefits,etc:
http://fairfield.k12.ct.us/tomlinson/element/potassium_uses.htm
http://www.megaessays.com/viewpaper/37334.html