Sodium and potassium are stored in kerosene
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Sodium and potassium metals are kept in kerosene or in dry mineral oil. ... It protects these metals from being exposed to any moisture in the air that would cause these metals to react, potentially violently.
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The reason behind storing the potassium and sodium in kerosene is because they are highly reactive in air and could burn any time. They are preserved in kerosene or dry mineral oil. These metals are stored in kerosene to protect this element from moisture or water content.
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