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Friends of Periodic Table

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 make learning simple, engaging, and enjoyable. Contains Synthetically Generated Content (SGI)

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99 - Einsteinium: The Research Element Beyond...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/06/08

Einsteinium atomic number 99 is a synthetic actinide studied in advanced nuclear physics to understand atomic stability and heavy element formation

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1:26

98 - Californium: The Neutron Emitting Research...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/29

Californium atomic number 98 is a powerful neutron emitting actinide used in reactor startup oil exploration and industrial diagnostics advancing nuclear and materials science

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1:26

97 - Berkelium: The Heavy Element Advancing Nuclear...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/28

Berkelium atomic number 97 is a synthetic actinide used in superheavy element synthesis and advanced nuclear physics experiments expanding the boundaries of the periodic table

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1:30

96 - Curium: The Space Power Isotope for Deep Missions

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/27

Curium atomic number 96 is a synthetic actinide used in radioisotope heat sources and deep space missions advancing nuclear science and long duration space exploration

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1:22

95 - Americium: The Smoke Detector Element Protecting...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/26

Americium atomic number 95 is a synthetic actinide used in smoke detectors and radiation sensors providing critical safety monitoring in homes and industry

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1:28

94 - Plutonium: The High Energy Element in Reactors...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/25

Plutonium atomic number 94 is a synthetic high energy actinide used in nuclear fuel recycling and space power systems under strict global regulation

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1:23

93 - Neptunium: The Reactor Byproduct with Future...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/24

Neptunium atomic number 93 is a synthetic actinide formed in nuclear reactors playing a key role in nuclear waste management and advanced isotope research

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1:25

92 - Uranium: The Powerhouse Fuel of Nuclear Energy

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/23

Uranium atomic number 92 powers nuclear reactors worldwide providing low carbon electricity and forming the backbone of global nuclear energy and strategic fuel security

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1:31

91 - Protactinium: The Rare Actinide Bridging Thorium...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/22

Protactinium atomic number 91 is a rare radioactive actinide central to nuclear fuel cycle research and Thorium reactor development influencing advanced nuclear energy systems

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1:23

90 - Thorium: Indias Nuclear Fuel for a Safer Future

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/05/01

Thorium atomic number 90 is a radioactive actinide and potential nuclear fuel central to Indias three stage nuclear program and advanced reactor research for energy security

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1:26

89 - Actinium: The Alpha Therapy Breakthrough Metal

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/30

Actinium atomic number 89 is a radioactive actinide used in targeted alpha cancer therapy marking a major advancement in precision radiopharmaceutical treatment

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1:17

88 - Radium: The Historic Radioactive Element in...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/29

Radium atomic number 88 played a historic role in cancer therapy and radiation science continuing to influence modern nuclear medicine and targeted alpha treatments

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1:33

87 - Francium: The Most Reactive Metal Ever Discovered

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/28

Francium atomic number 87 is the most reactive alkali metal studied in nuclear physics and laser trapping experiments advancing fundamental atomic research

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1:22

86 - Radon: The Invisible Radioactive Gas in Our Homes

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/27

Radon atomic number 86 is a radioactive noble gas linked to indoor air safety and lung cancer risk driving radon detection technology and environmental monitoring worldwide

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1:29

85 - Astatine: The Rarest Naturally Occurring Element

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/26

Astatine atomic number 85 is the rarest naturally occurring element studied for advanced nuclear medicine and alpha therapy research in precision cancer treatment

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1:17

84 - Polonium: The Radioactive Element with...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/25

Polonium atomic number 84 is a radioactive element used in nuclear research and scientific applications requiring strict safety protocols and advanced radiation control systems

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1:22

83 - Bismuth: The Safe Alternative in Medicine and...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/23

Bismuth atomic number 83 is a safer alternative heavy metal used in medicines alloys and thermoelectric materials supporting green metallurgy and pharmaceutical innovation

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1:17

82 - Lead: The Heavy Metal in Batteries and...

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/22

Lead atomic number 82 powers lead acid batteries radiation shielding and construction materials making it essential for automotive energy storage and infrastructure despite environmental concerns

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1:29

81 - Thallium: The Hidden Semiconductor and Toxic Metal

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/21

Thallium atomic number 81 is used in semiconductors infrared detectors and optical lenses but requires strict regulation due to toxicity making it a complex material in modern electronics

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1:20

80 - Mercury: The Liquid Metal with a Complex Legacy

Friends of Periodic Table ·

2026/04/20

Mercury atomic number 80 is the only liquid metal historically used in thermometers and chemicals but now tightly regulated due to environmental impact and toxicity concerns

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