The microstructure of metals—i.e., their internal structure on the scale of a few nanometers to several micrometers—is crucial in determining their electrochemical properties. For most metals ...

Alkali metals, a group of elements including potassium and sodium, are highly reactive. In a splash of water, the metal jettisons electrons, which generates heat.

Significant liquid-structure theory has been used to calculate the transport properties of the alkali metals. Unlike previous calculations, the volume and temperature dependence of the solid-like ...

A summary is given of the results of experimental determinations of the atomic photo-ionization cross-sections of the alkali metals. Detailed calculations on sodium are described, using Hartree-Fock ...

Alkali metals represented the lowest pressure level for changed melting behavior at 30 gigapascals, on a scale where Earth’s surface pressure is about 0.0001 gigapascals.

Yes, the moon has an atmosphere—and it’s metal as hell The lunar exosphere contains alkali metals and is constantly replenished by micrometeorite impact. Tom Hawking Aug 2, 2024 2:00 PM EDT ...