{"title":"The Elements","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"a6ed55ac-87fa-4a0f-90ed-60649dc10739\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-2\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"e8bc161c-9a9c-43d0-a190-d382d3c4d5a9\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElement samples turn chemistry from an abstract chart into physical matter. Explore collectible element specimens, periodic table materials, display samples, and chemistry gifts that make atoms, metals, minerals, and materials science easier to understand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"30\" data-end=\"494\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eInterested in the full set? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/element-cube-set-118-cubes\"\u003eWe've got it here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"potassium-element-cube","title":"Potassium Element Cube - 2\" Acrylic Display - Atomic Number 19","description":"\u003cdiv\u003ePotassium's atomic number is 19 and its symbol is K. Pure potassium is shiny bluish-silver metal. It is about as soft as chilled butter. When potassium is exposed to air it quickly loses its luster and is covered in an oxide layer that is a greyish color. Potassium is very reactive. It catches on fire and explodes when it comes in contact with water shooting out flaming pieces of reacting potassium. In compound form, it is essential to balancing electrical charges in living cells. Potassium was first isolated by dissolving plant ashes in water to make potash. The resulting potash was high in potassium because plants have a significantly higher ratio of potassium to sodium. Modern-day potassium is mined from ancient lakes and seabeds that contain a high concentration of potassium salts and naturally created potash.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe sample of potassium in this element cube display is encapsulated in an argon-filled glass ampule to prevent the potassium from oxidizing and preserve its shiny luster. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Engineered Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50804959117597,"sku":"AC-102019-S1","price":115.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/Potassium_Cube_Handheld_White_Background.png?v=1767808621"},{"product_id":"chlorine-element-cube","title":"Chlorine Element Cube - 2\" Acrylic Display - Atomic Number 17","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eChlorine's atomic number is 17 and its symbol is Cl. Chlorine is a faint yellow gas at room temperature. Chlorine makes up 50% of the compound known as table salt, along with sodium. Chlorine is commonly used to produce plastics, sanitize swimming pools, and in common disinfectants. High concentrations of elemental chlorine gas are extremely dangerous and poisonous to most living organisms. It was first used as a chemical weapon during WW1. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Engineered Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50804959052061,"sku":"AC-102017-S1","price":96.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/Chlorine-Cube-img.png?v=1767808582"},{"product_id":"gold-element-cube","title":"Gold Element Cube - 2\" Acrylic Display - Atomic Number 79","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGold's atomic number is 79 and its symbol is Au. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis element needs no introduction. Gold has been mined, panned, fought over, worn, and spent since the stone age around 40,000BC. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGold appears to be the first metal employed by humans since it can be found in its native form in nature, has a low melting point, and is relatively soft. Besides the obvious monetary use of gold, it is also used for decoration, jewelry, corrosion-resistant electrical contacts, dentistry, and even food.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Engineered Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50804959084829,"sku":"AC-102079-S1","price":77.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/Gold_Cube_Facing_Left_White_Background.png?v=1767645721"},{"product_id":"bismuth-element-cube","title":"Bismuth Element Cube - 2\" Acrylic Display - Atomic Number 83","description":"\u003cp\u003eBismuth is a dense metal with about 86% of the density of lead. The symbol for bismuth is Bi. It has an atomic weight of 208.9804 and its atomic number is 83. The iridescent colors that are seen on the surface of the crystals if formed during oxidation along with its obvious crystal formations. Bismuth is one of the first 10 elements ever to be discovered. It was originally believed to be stable, but in 2003 it was discovered to be slightly radioactive with a half-life more than a billion times the age of the universe. This means that its radioactivity is negligible. Bismuth compounds are used to make cosmetics pigments and pharmaceuticals such as Pepto Bismol. 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Manganese is capable of forming oxides with vibrant magenta hues as well as a variety of greys. This capability was utilized by many ancient civilizations in glassware and paintings. Manganese has been found in cave paintings that are over 24,000 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAbout 80% of the known world manganese resources are in South Africa with a total estimate of 15 billion tons. This amount pales in comparison to the estimated 500 billion tons of manganese nodules on the ocean floor. However, because it is not feasible to collect it from the ocean floor, South Africa remains the leading source of global manganese.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Engineered Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50804959215901,"sku":"AC-102025-S1","price":82.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/Hand_Holding_Up_Manganese_25_Element_Cube.png?v=1767808731"},{"product_id":"arsenic-element-cube","title":"Arsenic Element Cube - 2\" Acrylic Display - Atomic Number 33","description":"\u003cp\u003eArsenic's atomic number is 33 and its symbol is As. Arsenic is usually found in combination with sulfur, as a pure crystal, or in volcanic ash. This metalloid has a dangerous-sounding name that is well deserved because of its toxicity. This high level of toxicity is why arsenic was commonly used in crop pesticides and wood preservatives to keep insects, bacteria, and fungi at bay. However, developed countries have phased out arsenic pesticides because of their harmful effects on food and the people that eat them. Another common use for arsenic is as an alloy with lead to create semiconductors in electronics. Although arsenic is toxic to many organisms, it is also an essential dietary element in rats, hamsters, goats, and chickens. Pure arsenic will slowly oxidize when exposed to the atmosphere. The arsenic in these cubes is pure arsenic encapsulated in a glass ampule to prevent oxidation. 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This means that you will have a beautiful display of the elements that lasts longer than you do.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Engineered Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50804959248669,"sku":"AC-102059-S1","price":82.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/0158\/2449\/files\/Praseodymium_Cube_Facing_Left_White_Background.png?v=1767645723"},{"product_id":"indium-element-cube","title":"Indium Element Cube - 2\" Acrylic Display - Atomic Number 49","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndium's atomic number is 49 and its symbol is In. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIndium is the softest non-alkali metal. It is so soft that it can be bent with your bare hands. When indium is bent it makes a faint crackle noise which is the tiny crystal structure in the metal breaking apart. 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In the 19th century, aluminum was worth more than gold. It was so precious that it was used to create the pyramid at the apex of the Washington Monument. At the time the monument was created it was the largest piece of aluminum in the world. Aluminum is often alloyed with various elements, such as vanadium and titanium to create various properties, such as high strength or improved machinability. This particular sample of aluminum is pure aluminum and is surprisingly soft compared to most alloys. 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Cobalt compounds have been used as dyes since 1400 BC to color glass, glazes, and ceramics. 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Silver was the first metal to be used as currency, even before gold, and is still being used for this purpose today. The current value of an ounce of silver in spring 2021 is $25 USD. 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