The Atomic Cosmos Blog
Element of the day: Bismuth
This week on “Element of the Day,” we will learn about bismuth. This relatively nontoxic metal has many surprising applications ranging from treating an upset stomach to using it in artists’ paint.
Element of the day: Thallium
Next on "Element of the Day" is thallium, an acutely toxic element colloquially known as the "poisoner's poison" that puts arsenic, lead, and cyanide to shame.