Introduction to Niobium The element niobium is a lustrous, crystalline, and ductile transition metal. Jet engines and both oil and...
Elements
The Toxic Element Cadmium
Interactive Periodic Table and Related Topics An Introduction to the Element Cadmium Discovered by Friedrich Stromeyer in 1817, Cadmium is...
The Hardworking Element Hafnium
Introduction to Hafnium Identified in 1923 by Dirk Coster and George de Hevesy, hafnium is a lustrous, silver-grey transition metal....
The Ruthless Element Ruthenium
Introduction to Ruthenium The element ruthenium is a shiny, silver-gray, brittle metal that looks like platinum. Computer chips, jewelry, and...
The Techy Element Technetium
Introduction to Technetium The element Technetium is a silvery gray transition metal. It has the atomic number of 43 and...
The Zippy Element Zirconium
Introduction to Zirconium Zirconium finds many applications as a heat- and corrosion-resistant element. Zirconium is derived from zircon (ZrSiO4) and...
The Thrifty Element Tellurium
Introduction to Tellurium The element tellurium is a brittle, lustrous metalloid. Solar panels and both CDs and DVDs contain tellurium...
The Dangerous Element Yttrium
Introduction to the Element Yttrium Yttrium is a soft, lustrous silver-colored rare earth element, found in group 3 of the...
The Rare Element Radium
Introduction to the Element Radium Radium is an incredibly rare and highly radioactive element with remarkable properties. Discovered by Marie...
The Invaluable Element Iridium
Introduction to Iridium The element iridium is an extremely rare metal. It’s a silvery metal that is quite brittle and...
The Impressive Element Indium
Introduction to Indium The element indium is a soft, lustrous metal. Flat screen TVs and solar panels use indium. The...
The Pricey Element Palladium
Introduction to Palladium The element palladium is a shiny silvery-white metal. It closely resembles platinum and is used in catalytic...