Ashwin G

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.

Author

Ashwin G

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

59 - Praseodymium: The Magnetic Strength in Electric Mobility 02.03.2026

Praseodymium atomic number 59 is used in high strength magnets for electric vehicles wind turbines and aerospace engines supporting clean mobility and renewable energy

58 - Cerium: The Polishing Powerhouse of Modern Industry 26.02.2026

Cerium atomic number 58 supports glass polishing catalytic converters and clean fuel additives making it vital for automotive emission control and precision optics

57 - Lanthanum: The Camera Lens Metal Behind Clean Energy 25.02.2026

Lanthanum atomic number 57 is a rare earth used in camera lenses hybrid batteries and catalysts supporting clean energy and advanced optics manufacturing

56 - Barium: The X-Ray Contrast Metal Powering Indian Healthcare 24.02.2026

Barium atomic number 56 is used in X ray contrast agents oil drilling fluids and advanced ceramics making it critical for healthcare diagnostics and energy exploration in India

55 - Cesium: The Atomic Clock Element Measuring Time 23.02.2026

Cesium atomic number 55 powers atomic clocks GPS timing quantum navigation and telecom synchronization making it essential for precise time measurement and modern digital infrastructure

54 - Xenon: The Noble Gas Lighting Space and Medicine 22.02.2026

Xenon atomic number 54 is a noble gas used in satellite propulsion medical anesthesia and imaging technologies making it critical for space exploration and healthcare innovation

53 - Iodine: The Health Guardian Supporting Indias Nutrition 21.02.2026

Iodine atomic number 53 supports thyroid health iodized salt medical imaging and pharmaceuticals making it essential for nutrition healthcare and diagnostics in India

52 - Tellurium: The Solar Boost Metal Driving Clean Energy 20.02.2026

Tellurium atomic number 52 is essential for cadmium telluride solar panels thermoelectric energy systems and semiconductor alloys powering the global renewable energy transition

51 - Antimony: The Fire Safety Metal Protecting Modern India 19.02.2026

Antimony atomic number 51 is used in flame retardants batteries and defense alloys making it critical for fire safety electronics protection and modern industrial safety systems

50 - Tin: The Ancient Metal Enabling Modern Electronics 18.02.2026

Tin atomic number 50 is essential for soldering electronics packaging and circuit reliability making it a backbone material for modern electronic infrastructure

49 - Indium: The Touchscreen Metal You Use Daily 17.02.2026

Indium atomic number 49 is essential for touchscreens displays and solar cells making it a critical material for electronics manufacturing and digital lifestyles

48 - Cadmium: The Controlled Metal Inside Batteries 16.02.2026

Cadmium atomic number 48 is used in batteries and nuclear control systems highlighting the importance of material control safety and recycling in advanced technologies

47 - Silver: The Fastest Conductor Powering Digital India 15.02.2026

Silver atomic number 47 is the best electrical conductor used in solar panels electronics and medical devices making it vital for renewable energy and digital infrastructure

46 - Palladium: The Silent Metal Cleaning Indias Air 15.02.2026

Palladium atomic number 46 is essential for catalytic converters hydrogen purification and clean air technologies making it a cornerstone of emission control and hydrogen energy systems

45 - Rhodium: The Pollution Cutter Inside Every Car 14.02.2026

Rhodium atomic number 45 is critical for catalytic converters that reduce vehicle emissions making it essential for clean air mobility and environmental compliance

44 - Ruthenium: The Tiny Catalyst Driving Big Chemistry 13.02.2026

Ruthenium atomic number 44 is a platinum group metal used in catalysts electronics and clean chemistry playing a key role in hydrogen energy and advanced manufacturing

43 - Technetium: The Man Made Element Saving Lives 13.02.2026

Technetium atomic number 43 is a synthetic element essential for nuclear medicine imaging and diagnostics making it one of the most important life saving elements in healthcare

41 - Niobium: The Strength Booster Behind Modern Steel 13.02.2026

Niobium atomic number 41 strengthens modern steel used in infrastructure pipelines railways and electric vehicles making it critical for sustainable construction and clean mobility

42 - Molybdenum: The Heat Proof Metal Powering Heavy Industry 13.02.2026

Molybdenum atomic number 42 enables heat resistant alloys used in power plants refineries turbines and defense systems making it vital for heavy industry and energy security

39 - Yttrium: The Superconducting Secret of Modern Tech 04.02.2026

Yttrium atomic number 39 is a rare earth element critical for superconductors LEDs lasers and clean technology with strong relevance for advanced electronics

40 - Zirconium: Nuclear Shielding and the Diamond Illusion 04.02.2026

Zirconium atomic number 40 is essential for nuclear reactors ceramics and synthetic diamonds making it a strategic metal for energy security and advanced materials

38 - Strontium: From Fireworks to Bone Health Science 03.02.2026

Strontium atomic number 38 is used in fireworks medical imaging and bone health research with growing relevance for healthcare materials and diagnostics

37 - Rubidium: The Atomic Clock Heart of Indias Timing Systems 02.02.2026

Rubidium atomic number 37 powers atomic clocks GPS telecom networks and precision timing systems making it essential for space navigation and digital infrastructure

36 - Krypton: The Noble Glow Powering Precision Imaging 01.02.2026

Krypton atomic number 36 is a noble gas used in high speed cameras precision lighting space imaging and scientific research with global supply dominated by USA Ukraine and Russia

35 - Bromine: The Liquid Shield Behind Fire Safety and Pharma 31.01.2026

Bromine atomic number 35 is the only liquid non metal and a key element for fire safety pharmaceuticals and chemical manufacturing with India relying on global supply led by Israel China and Jordan

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