This element is on the critical mineral list, and not simply because it soothes an upset tummy. But bismuth is also a lot of fun.

This element is on the critical mineral list, and not simply because it soothes an upset tummy. But bismuth is also a lot of fun.
It’s tempting to call beryllium the “Clark Kent” of the periodic table’s group 2 elements: Beryllium is usually found in bertrandite or beryl crystals and
Most residents of the United States think of foil, beverage cans, and recycling when we hear the word “aluminum” (or “aluminium”); then lots of other
Recently the US government put together a list of the 35 minerals that it considers necessary for the security and economic welfare of the country.
This element was named after a Norse goddess of beauty because it comes in many colors, which chemists enjoy playing with: Hard to believe vanadium
What do Elizabethan cannons, your smartphone, #2 pencils, nuclear reactors, diamonds, and carbon nanotubes all have in common? Graphite – that’s what. Without it,