Formula Explanation
Symbol lookup = case-insensitive symbol match
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Chemistry
Symbol Lookup
Use this symbol lookup to calculate find full element names and atomic data from element symbols such as k, fe, or au.
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Element result
K
Potassium
Atomic number
19
Atomic mass
39.0983 u
Group
1
Period
4
Block
s-block
Phase at room temp
solid
Potassium is a soft alkali metal and an essential electrolyte in living organisms.
Atomic data
Electron configuration
[Ar] 4s1
Electronegativity
0.82
Density
0.862 g/cm3
Melting point
336.53 K
Boiling point
1032 K
Discovered by
Humphry Davy
Year discovered
1807
Common uses
Fertilizers, Glass, Soaps, Biological electrolytes
Temperature behavior
Celsius
25 C
Fahrenheit
77 F
Kelvin
298.15 K
At this temperature, Potassium is expected to be solid.
Melting point: 336.53 K
Boiling point: 1032 K
Physical state estimates are based on standard pressure and may change under different pressure conditions.
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Use Cases
- Find element names from symbols
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Step-by-Step Explanation
- Step 1Enter the known values in the calculator fields.
- Step 2Keep the units consistent with the labels shown beside each input.
- Step 3Apply the formula: Symbol lookup = case-insensitive symbol match.
- Step 4Review the primary result and supporting values.
Example calculation
Example symbol lookup
Given
- Atomic number: 26
Steps
- Use the values shown above.
- Apply Symbol lookup = case-insensitive symbol match.
Result
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About this Symbol Lookup
Find full element names and atomic data from element symbols such as K, Fe, or Au. This page includes an interactive calculator, concise formula notes, worked examples, FAQs, related calculators, and practical guidance you can revisit whenever needed.
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