William Hyde Wollaston – The Episodic Table of Elements

46. Palladium: The Old Razzle Dazzle

September 23, 2019

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Astronomy, Automobiles, Cold Fusion, Etymology, Martin Fleischmann, Movie Science, Music, New York City, Nuclear Power, Platinum Group, Poetry, Protocol, Richard Chenevix, Stanley Pons, William Hyde Wollaston

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Those people who’ve been involved with palladium’s history seem to harbor a dubious predilection for stretching the truth.

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45. Rhodium: The Most Precious Metal

September 9, 2019

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Anatomy, Biology, Geoffrey Wilkinson, Medicine, Platinum Group, Precious Metals, William Hyde Wollaston

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For some people, rhodium’s most important aspect is its high price. For others, it’s absolutely priceless.

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