Ashwin G

Friends of Periodic Table

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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.

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Ashwin G

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10 - Neon: The Neon Glow: Lighting India's Semiconductor Future 07.01.2026 1:09

Neon is used in lighting and semiconductor manufacturing. It has atomic number 10 and atomic weight 20.18. It plays a key role in chip making lasers and advanced electronics. Sources include the SEMI Industry Report 2025 and India Semiconductor Mission updates.

07 - Nitrogen: The Silent Giant: Powering India's Food Security 06.01.2026 1:15

Nitrogen makes up most of the Earths atmosphere. It has atomic number 7 and atomic weight 14.007. It is vital for fertilizers and food security in India including nano urea technology. Sources include IFFCO reports and United Nations food data.

06 - Carbon: The King of Elements: India's Journey to Net Zero 2070 06.01.2026 1:23

Carbon is the foundation of life and modern industry. It has atomic number 6 and atomic weight 12.011. It exists in forms like coal diamond and graphite and is central to Indias net zero target for 2070. Sources include the IEA Decarbonization Roadmap and the Ministry of Steel India.

08 - Oxygen: The Breath of Life: Strengthening India's Medical Grid 06.01.2026 1:08

Oxygen supports life medical care and steel production. It has atomic number 8 and atomic weight 15.999. It became critical during the COVID period and remains essential for healthcare and industry. Sources include the WHO Medical Oxygen factsheet and Indias Ministry of Health.

05 - Boron: The Heat-Resistant Master: From Labs to Indian Farms 04.01.2026 1:18

Boron is a heat resistant element used in borosilicate glass and agriculture. It has atomic number 5 and atomic weight 10.81. It improves crop yields and enables durable glass products. Sources include ICAR Soil Science Reports and Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025.

02 - Helium: More Than Balloons! The Tech Behind Super-Cooling 04.01.2026 1:12

Helium: The tech behind super-cooling! At No 2, Wt 4.0026. Critical for MRI & Chips. Ref: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2025; ISRO Cryogenic Tech Papers.

03 - Lithium: The "White Gold" Powering Your Smartphone and EV 04.01.2026 1:05

Lithium powers electric vehicles and smartphones. It has atomic number 3 and atomic weight 6.941. India has discovered lithium reserves in Jammu and Kashmir and is promoting battery manufacturing through the PLI scheme. Sources include the NITI Aayog Battery Storage Report and the World Bank Commodities Outlook.

04 - Beryllium: Space Mirrors and Toxic Sweetness: India's ISRO Secret 04.01.2026 1:36

Beryllium is used in space mirrors and advanced satellite technology. It has atomic number 4 and atomic weight 9.0122. It is essential for ISRO missions and defense applications. Sources include NASA ISRO Materials Labs and USGS 2025 data.

01 - Hydrogen: The Clean Fuel Secret: India's $Trillion Green Mission 04.01.2026 1:30

Hydrogen: The clean fuel secret! Atomic No 1, Wt 1.008. National Green Hydrogen Mission India. Ref: IEA (2025) Hydrogen Review; MNRE India Mission Report.