METALS
Aluminum:
A lightweight and corrosion-resistant metal used in various applications from
packaging to aerospace due to its favorable strength-to-weight ratio.
Antimony:
A brittle, bluish-white metal with flame-retardant properties often used in
alloys and as a component in batteries.
Beryllium:
A lightweight metal with high tensile strength, used in aerospace and nuclear
industries, though its toxicity requires careful handling.
Bismuth:
A brittle metal with a unique property of expanding as it solidifies, often
used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and some low-melting alloys.
Cadmium:
A bluish-white metal commonly used in batteries, pigments, and coatings, although
its toxicity has led to reduced usage.
Calcium: An alkaline earth metal essential for
life, found in bones and teeth, and used in various industrial applications
including metallurgy and construction.
Chromium:
A shiny, corrosion-resistant metal used for plating, stainless steel
production, and in various other alloys.
Cobalt:
A hard, magnetic metal used in rechargeable batteries, aircraft engines, and
various other applications, including coloring glass and ceramics.
Copper:
A highly conductive metal known for its use in electrical wiring, plumbing, and
various industrial applications.
Gold:
A precious metal valued for its rarity and used in jewelry, electronics, and as
a store of value.
Iron:
A strong and abundant metal that forms the basis of steel and is used
extensively in construction and manufacturing.
Lead:
A dense and malleable metal that was once widely used in pipes, batteries, and
various products, but its toxic effects have led to reduced usage.
Magnesium:
A lightweight metal used in aerospace, automotive, and electronics industries
due to its low density and high strength-to-weight ratio.
Manganese:
A metal used in the production of steel and other alloys, contributing to their
strength and resistance to corrosion.
Mercury: A liquid metal at room temperature
with limited industrial applications due to its toxicity, historically used in
thermometers and dental amalgams.
Nickel:
A versatile metal used in stainless steel production, batteries, and various
industrial applications due to its corrosion resistance.
Platinum:
A precious and rare metal known for its high melting point, used in jewelry,
catalytic converters, and other high-temperature applications.
Potassium:
An alkali metal essential for life, used in various industrial processes and as
a key nutrient in fertilizers.
Silver:
A precious metal with excellent electrical conductivity, used in jewelry,
electronics, photography, and mirrors.
Sodium:
An alkali metal crucial for bodily functions, and used in various industrial
applications, including soap and certain chemical processes.
Tin:
A malleable metal used in the production of solder, as a protective coating,
and in various alloys.
Titanium:
A strong and lightweight metal known for its high corrosion resistance, used in
aerospace, medical implants, and sports equipment.
Zinc: A
metal used primarily as a protective coating for iron and steel
(galvanization), as well as in batteries and alloys.
Arsenic:
A metalloid with both metal and non-metal properties, used in electronics, wood
preservatives, and some alloys.
Barium:
An alkaline earth metal used in the production of certain alloys, fireworks,
and medical imaging.
Cesium:
An alkali metal used in atomic clocks, drilling fluids, and certain medical
applications.
Gallium:
A soft metal with a low melting point used in semiconductors, LEDs, and as a
coolant in some high-temperature applications.
Indium:
A metal used in transparent conductive coatings for displays, semiconductors,
and solar cells.
Lithium:
An alkali metal used in rechargeable batteries, ceramics, and some
pharmaceuticals.
Molybdenum:
A refractory metal used in high-temperature applications, including aerospace
and electronics.
Neodymium:
A rare earth metal used in powerful magnets for various applications, including
electric motors and audio equipment.
Palladium:
A precious metal used in catalytic converters, electronics, and jewelry.
Radium:
A radioactive metal that glows in the dark, once used in luminescent paints and
medical treatments.
Rhenium:
A rare and dense metal used in high-temperature applications, such as jet
engines and catalysts.
Rubidium:
An alkali metal used in research, electronics, and specialized atomic clock
systems.
Scandium:
A transition metal with properties useful in aerospace and certain alloys,
though its high cost limits widespread usage.
Strontium:
An alkaline earth metal used in pyrotechnics, fireworks, and medical imaging.
Tantalum:
A refractory metal with high corrosion resistance, used in electronics,
capacitors, and medical implants.
Thallium:
A toxic metal used in certain electronics and medical imaging.
Thorium:
A radioactive metal used in some nuclear reactors and in research.
Uranium:
A radioactive metal primarily used as fuel in nuclear reactors and for certain
medical and research purposes.
Vanadium:
A transition metal used in steel production, as a catalyst, and in rechargeable
batteries.
Yttrium:
A rare earth metal used in electronics, lasers, and phosphors for displays.
Zirconium:
A refractory metal used in nuclear reactors, ceramics, and specialized alloys.
Actinium:
A radioactive metal with limited practical applications, used in scientific
research.
Hafnium:
A metal with high melting and boiling points, used in nuclear reactors and
certain superalloys.
Lanthanum:
A rare earth metal used in optics, catalysis, and hybrid car batteries.
Plutonium:
A radioactive metal used as fuel in nuclear reactors and in the production of
nuclear weapons.
Samarium:
A rare earth metal used in magnets, lasers, and neutron capture therapy.
Terbium:
A rare earth metal used in phosphors for displays and certain electronic
devices.
Europium:
A rare earth metal used in phosphors for displays, imaging, and certain lasers.
Gadolinium:
A rare earth metal used in medical imaging, neutron capture therapy, and
electronics.
Holmium:
A rare earth metal used in lasers, magnets, and certain medical applications.
Iridium:
A dense and corrosion-resistant metal used in spark plugs, electrical contacts,
and certain specialized applications.
Krypton:
A noble gas used in lighting, lasers, and as a component in certain gas
mixtures.
Lutetium:
A rare earth metal used in certain medical imaging and cancer treatments, as
well as in research.
Nobelium:
A synthetic and highly radioactive metal with very limited practical
applications, used primarily in scientific research.
Osmium:
A dense and corrosion-resistant metal used in fountain pen nibs, electrical
contacts, and certain industrial processes.
Promethium: A synthetic and radioactive metal used in some nuclear batteries, research, and medical applications.
Rhodium:
A precious metal known for its high reflectance, used in catalytic converters,
electronics, and jewelry.
Ruthenium:
A transition metal used in electronics, catalysis, and as a hardening agent for
platinum.
Seaborgium:
A synthetic and highly radioactive metal with no practical applications, used
solely for scientific research.
Technetium:
A synthetic and radioactive metal used in medical imaging and research.
Thulium: A rare earth metal used in lasers, portable X-ray machines, and certain medical treatments.
Ytterbium:
A rare earth metal used in lasers, certain alloys, and certain medical
treatments.
Zirconium:
A refractory metal used in nuclear reactors, ceramics, and specialized alloys.
Berkelium:
A synthetic and radioactive metal used primarily for scientific research.
Curium:
A synthetic and radioactive metal used in research and certain nuclear
applications.
Dubnium:
A synthetic and highly radioactive metal with no practical applications, used
solely for scientific research.
Erbium:
A rare earth metal used in lasers, fiber optics, and certain medical
applications.
Fermium:
A synthetic and highly radioactive metal used primarily for scientific
research.
Hassium:
A synthetic and highly radioactive metal with no practical applications, used
solely for scientific research.
Meitnerium:
A synthetic and highly radioactive metal with no practical applications, used
solely for scientific research.
Mendelevium:
A synthetic and highly radioactive metal used primarily for scientific
research.
Neptunium:
A synthetic and radioactive metal used in some nuclear reactors and research.
Rutherfordium: A synthetic and highly radioactive metal
with no practical applications, used solely for scientific research.
Arsenic:
Used in semiconductors, wood preservatives, and some alloys.
Barium:
Used in fireworks, medical imaging (barium swallow), and some alloys.
Cesium:
Used in atomic clocks, drilling fluids, and certain medical applications.
Gallium:
Used in semiconductors, LEDs, and as a coolant in high-temperature
applications.
Indium:
Used in transparent conductive coatings for displays, semiconductors, and solar
cells.
Lithium:
Used in rechargeable batteries, ceramics, and some pharmaceuticals.
Molybdenum:
Used in high-temperature applications like aerospace and electronics.
Neodymium:
Used in powerful magnets for electric motors, audio equipment, and more.
Palladium:
Used in catalytic converters, electronics, and jewelry.
Radium:
Historically used in luminescent paints and medical treatments.
Rhenium:
Used in high-temperature applications, jet engines, and catalysts.
Rubidium:
Used in research, specialized atomic clock systems, and electronics.
Scandium:
Used in aerospace, sports equipment, and specialized alloys.
Strontium:
Used in pyrotechnics, fireworks, and medical imaging.
Tantalum:
Used in electronics, capacitors, and medical implants.
Thallium:
Used in electronics and medical imaging.
Thorium:
Used in some nuclear reactors and research.
Uranium:
Used as fuel in nuclear reactors and for medical and research purposes.
Vanadium:
Used in steel production, catalysts, and rechargeable batteries.
Yttrium:
Used in electronics, lasers, and phosphors for displays.
Zirconium:
Used in nuclear reactors, ceramics, and specialized alloys.
Actinium:
Used in scientific research.
Hafnium:
Used in nuclear reactors and certain superalloys.
Lanthanum:
Used in optics, catalysis, and hybrid car batteries.
Plutonium:
Used as fuel in nuclear reactors and in the production of nuclear weapons.
Samarium:
Used in magnets, lasers, and neutron capture therapy.
Terbium:
Used in phosphors for displays and certain electronic devices.
Europium:
Used in phosphors for displays, imaging, and lasers.
Gadolinium:
Used in medical imaging, electronics, and neutron capture therapy.
Holmium:
Used in lasers, magnets, and certain medical applications.
Iridium:
Used in spark plugs, electrical contacts, and specialized applications.
Krypton:
Used in lighting, lasers, and gas mixtures.
Lutetium:
Used in medical imaging, research, and certain cancer treatments.
Nobelium:
Used in scientific research.
Osmium:
Used in fountain pen nibs, electrical contacts, and industrial processes.
Promethium:
Used in nuclear batteries, research, and medical applications.
Rhodium:
Used in catalytic converters, electronics, and jewelry.
Ruthenium:
Used in electronics, catalysis, and as a platinum hardener.
Seaborgium:
Used in scientific research.
Technetium:
Used in medical imaging and research.
Thulium:
Used in lasers, portable X-ray machines, and medical treatments.
Xenon:
Used in lighting, lasers, medical imaging, and specialized applications.
Ytterbium:
Used in lasers, alloys, and medical treatments.
Zirconium:
Used in nuclear reactors, ceramics, and specialized alloys.
Berkelium:
Used in scientific research.
Curium:
Used in research and certain nuclear applications.
Dubnium:
Used in scientific research.
Erbium:
Used in lasers, fiber optics, and medical applications.
Fermium:
Used in scientific research.
Hassium:
Used in scientific research.
Meitnerium:
Used in scientific research.
Mendelevium:
Used in scientific research.
Neptunium:
Used in nuclear reactors and research.
Rutherfordium: Used in scientific research.
PROPERTIES
Arsenic:
Metalloid
properties with both metal and non-metal characteristics.
Brittle
and bluish-white in color.
Semiconductive
properties useful in electronics.
Poisonous
in some forms.
Barium:
Soft
and silvery-white metal.
Highly
reactive with water.
High
atomic number, used in X-ray imaging due to its ability to absorb X-rays.
Cesium:
Soft
and silvery-gold alkali metal.
Extremely
reactive with air and water.
Has
the lowest ionization energy of all elements.
Used
in atomic clocks for its precise frequency.
Gallium:
Soft
and silvery metal.
Melts
near room temperature (30°C / 86°F).
Used
in semiconductors and LEDs due to its unique properties.
Indium:
Soft
and silvery-white metal.
Low
melting point and high thermal and electrical conductivity.
Used
in semiconductors, thin-film coatings, and as a solder.
Lithium:
Soft
and silvery-white alkali metal.
Low
density and high electrochemical potential.
Used
in rechargeable batteries and various medical treatments.
Molybdenum:
Silvery-white,
hard, and refractory metal.
High
melting point and good corrosion resistance.
Used
in high-temperature applications, such as aerospace and electronics.
Neodymium:
Soft
and silvery metal.
Strong
magnetism, used in powerful rare earth magnets.
Important
in various electronics, electric motors, and audio equipment.
Palladium:
Silver-white,
ductile, and malleable metal.
Excellent
catalytic properties.
Used
in catalytic converters, electronics, and jewelry.
Radium:
Highly
radioactive and luminescent.
Emits
alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
Historically
used in luminescent paints but discontinued due to health risks.
Rhenium:
Silvery-white,
heavy, and dense metal.
High
melting point and good resistance to corrosion.
Used
in high-temperature applications, jet engines, and catalysts.
Rubidium:
Soft
and silvery-white alkali metal.
Extremely
reactive with air and water.
Used
in research, atomic clocks, and certain medical applications.
Scandium:
Silvery-white
transition metal.
Low
density and high melting point.
Used
in aerospace, sports equipment, and specialized alloys.
Strontium:
Soft
and silvery-white alkaline earth metal.
Reacts
vigorously with water.
Used
in fireworks, pyrotechnics, and medical imaging.
Tantalum:
Blue-gray,
dense, and corrosion-resistant metal.
High
melting point and good conductivity.
Used
in electronics, capacitors, and medical implants.
Thallium:
Soft
and bluish-white metal.
Highly
toxic.
Historically
used in electronics and medical imaging.
Thorium:
Radioactive
and silvery-white metal.
Primarily
used in research and nuclear applications.
Uranium:
Radioactive
and heavy metal.
Used
as fuel in nuclear reactors and in research.
Vanadium:
Silvery-gray
transition metal.
Good
strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance.
Used
in steel production, catalysts, and batteries.
Yttrium:
Silvery-metal
rare earth element.
Used
in lasers, phosphors for displays, and certain electronic devices.
Zirconium:
Silvery-white,
lustrous, and strong metal.
High
resistance to corrosion and heat.
Used
in nuclear reactors, ceramics, and specialized alloys.
Actinium:
Radioactive
and silvery-white metal.
Used
in scientific research, particularly nuclear physics.
Hafnium:
Silvery
lustrous transition metal.
Good
resistance to corrosion.
Used
in nuclear reactors and some superalloys.
Lanthanum:
Silvery-white
rare earth metal.
Used
in optics, catalysis, and hybrid car batteries.
Plutonium:
Radioactive
and silvery-white metal.
Used
as fuel in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons.
Samarium:
Silvery-white
rare earth metal.
Exhibits
strong magnetism and is used in magnets and lasers.
Used
in certain medical treatments and research.
Terbium:
Silvery-white
rare earth metal.
Exhibits
luminescent properties and is used in phosphors for displays and certain
electronic devices.
Also
used in lasers and as a component in certain alloys.
Europium:
Silvery-white
rare earth metal.
Known
for its phosphorescent and luminescent properties.
Used
in phosphors for displays, imaging, and certain lasers.
Gadolinium:
Silvery-white
rare earth metal.
Exhibits
strong paramagnetic properties and is used in medical imaging contrast agents.
Also
used in electronics and neutron capture therapy.
Holmium:
Silvery-white
rare earth metal.
Used
in lasers for various medical treatments and as a neutron absorber in nuclear
reactors.
Also
used in some magnets and scientific research.
Iridium:
Dense,
corrosion-resistant, and silvery-white metal.
Extremely
stable and does not corrode in most environments.
Used
in spark plugs, electrical contacts, and some specialized applications.
Krypton:
Colorless,
odorless noble gas.
Used
in lighting, lasers, and certain specialized gas mixtures.
Also
used in some types of photographic flash bulbs.
Lutetium:
Silvery-white
rare earth metal.
Used
in medical imaging, particularly positron emission tomography (PET) scans.
Also
used in certain cancer treatments and research.
Nobelium:
Synthetic
and highly radioactive metal.
Has
limited practical applications due to its radioactivity.
Used
solely for scientific research and nuclear studies.
Osmium:
Dense,
blue-gray, and highly corrosion-resistant metal.
Often
used in fountain pen nibs, electrical contacts, and certain industrial
processes.
One
of the densest naturally occurring elements.
Promethium:
Synthetic
and radioactive metal.
Used
in some types of nuclear batteries and certain scientific research.
Limited
practical applications due to its radioactivity.
Rhodium:
Silvery-white
precious metal.
Highly
reflective and resistant to corrosion.
Used
in catalytic converters, electronics, and jewelry.
Ruthenium:
Silvery-white
transition metal.
Often
used in electronics, catalysis, and as a hardener for platinum and palladium.
Has
various oxidation states with different properties.
Seaborgium:
Synthetic
and highly radioactive metal.
Named
after Glenn T. Seaborg and used solely for scientific research.
Technetium:
Synthetic
and radioactive metal.
Used
in medical imaging and certain research applications.
Has
no stable isotopes.
Thulium:
Silvery-gray
rare earth metal.
Used
in lasers for medical treatments, portable X-ray machines, and research.
Has
luminescent properties.
Xenon:
Colorless,
odorless noble gas.
Used
in lighting, lasers, medical imaging, and certain specialized applications.
Has
applications in some types of ion propulsion systems.
