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Titanium is an element valued as much for its beauty as its strength — provided you can find a genuine sample of the stuff.
Tag: Etymology
21. Scandium: Spoiling For A Fight
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From jet fighters to sporting events to Low Earth Orbit, scandium seems to find itself at the center of conflict.
13. Aluminium: War Of The Words
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Listen to some of the pointless arguments caused by element 13, and take a look at the argument-filled history of one sharp aluminum point. Continue reading “13. Aluminium: War Of The Words”
11. Sodium: What’s In Na?
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Turns out ancient sages and seers might’ve actually known a thing or two. Also, is there a good reason for sodium’s chemical symbol? Na.