Friends of Periodic Table

By Ashwin G

Friends of the Periodic Table is a fun and friendly science podcast that brings chemistry to life. Each episode focuses on one element, sharing fun facts, real-world uses, and curious stories that mak... more

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How many episodes does Friends of Periodic Table have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.

Friends of Periodic Table episodes:

April 19, 2026 79 - Gold: The Ancient Store of Value and Modern Nano Tech
Gold atomic number 79 is used in electronics nanotechnology and finance making it both a store of value and a critical material for advanced medical and digital systems
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April 18, 2026 78 - Platinum: The Clean Energy Catalyst of the Future
Platinum atomic number 78 powers catalytic converters hydrogen fuel cells and clean energy systems making it central to emission control and green hydrogen economy
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April 17, 2026 77 - Iridium: The Space Resistant Metal Powering Satellites
Iridium atomic number 77 is used in satellites spark plugs and aerospace electronics making it vital for space exploration and high temperature industrial applications
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April 16, 2026 74 - Tungsten: The Extreme Heat Metal of Industry
Tungsten atomic number 74 is used in cutting tools defense systems and high temperature alloys making it essential for industrial manufacturing and energy technologies
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April 16, 2026 75 - Rhenium: The Jet Engine Super Alloy Element
Rhenium atomic number 75 strengthens jet engine superalloys turbine blades and aerospace components making it vital for aviation efficiency and defense technologies
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April 16, 2026 73 - Tantalum: The Capacitor Metal Inside Every Smartphone
Tantalum atomic number 73 powers smartphone capacitors medical implants and aerospace components making it vital for modern electronics and healthcare devices
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April 16, 2026 76 - Osmium: The Densest Metal on Earth and Industrial Catalyst
Osmium atomic number 76 is the densest metal used in catalysts electrical contacts and precision instruments making it critical for advanced industrial chemistry and materials science
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March 23, 2026 72 - Hafnium: The Nuclear Control Metal Securing Energy
Hafnium atomic number 72 is critical for nuclear reactor control rods aerospace alloys and semiconductor materials supporting energy security and advanced electronics
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March 22, 2026 71 - Lutetium: The Precision Cancer Therapy Element
Lutetium atomic number 71 is used in targeted cancer therapy nuclear medicine and PET scans making it a breakthrough element in precision oncology and radiopharmaceutical innovation
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March 21, 2026 70 - Ytterbium: The Laser Powerhouse in Industrial Innovation
Ytterbium atomic number 70 powers fiber lasers industrial cutting and precision machining supporting advanced manufacturing and innovation ecosystems
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FAQs about Friends of Periodic Table:

How many episodes does Friends of Periodic Table have?

The podcast currently has 126 episodes available.