Includes bibliographical references (p. 63) and index.
Elements and atomic structure -- The periodic table and the transition metals -- The platinum group metals -- The artificial transition metals -- The ferromagnetic metals -- Group 11 : the coinage metals -- Group 12 : zinc, cadmium, and mercury.
Provides an overview of the periodic table, particularly gold and certain other metals, describing where these elements are found, how their atomic numbers are assigned, and uses for each element.
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