Gold — properties?
Malleable, ductile, corrosion-resistant, good conductor.
Gold — main uses?
Jewelry, electronics, coins.
Silver — properties?
Highly malleable, ductile, excellent conductor.
Silver — main uses?
Jewelry, electronics, photography, water purification.
Platinum — properties?
Unreactive, catalytic, corrosion-resistant.
Platinum — main uses?
Catalytic converters, jewelry, electrodes.
Copper — properties?
Ductile, good conductor, corrosion-resistant.
Copper — main uses?
Wiring, coins, ornaments.
Mercury — properties?
Liquid at room temp, good heat conductor.
Mercury — main uses?
Thermometers, barometers, dental amalgams.
Aluminum — properties?
Lightweight, malleable, corrosion-resistant.
Aluminum — main uses?
Aircraft, packaging, construction.
Zinc — properties?
Moderately corrosion-resistant, brittle.
Zinc — main uses?
Galvanizing, alloys like brass.
Tin — properties?
Malleable, non-corrosive, non-ductile.
Tin — main uses?
Food packaging, coatings, utensils.
Tungsten — properties?
High melting point, hard, acid-resistant.
Tungsten — main uses?
Electrodes, light bulb filaments, cutting tools.
Magnesium — properties?
Reactive, burns brightly, lightweight.
Magnesium — main uses?
Fireworks, alloys, plant mineral.
Lead — properties?
Dense, malleable, toxic.
Lead — main uses?
Batteries, shielding, weights.
Iron — properties?
Strong, magnetic, reactive.
Iron — main uses?
Construction, machinery, steel production.
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