Metals react differently. Some are very reactive and others are unreactive. Observations of reactions can be used to put metals into an order of reactivity. For example, copper is unreactive so it can ...

There are 118 elements known at present. There are similarities as well as differences are the properties of these elements on the basis of their, all the element can be divided three types: Metal; ...

By contrast, osmium, the heaviest metal weighs 22.6 grams per cc - 45-times that of lithium. Lithium hydroxide (LiOH) saved the lives of the Apollo 13 astronauts because of the following chemical ...

A new transition-metal oxide crystal that reversibly and repeatedly absorbs and releases oxygen could be ideal for use in ...

Researchers have developed a tool to predict how new high-entropy alloys will behave under high-temperature oxidative environments. Development of new alloys is important for the aerospace and nuclear ...

Imagine sitting in front of a campfire. A smoky scent wafts through the air as a pot of soup simmers over the open flame. While you stare at the flickering orange tongues, you might wonder: Why are ...