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Eric Scerri
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Eric Scerri

Eric Scerri is a chemist, writer and philosopher of science, of Maltese origin. He is a lecturer at the University of California, Los Angeles; and the founder and editor-in-chief of Foundations of Chemistry, an international peer reviewed journal covering the history and philosophy of chemistry, and chemical education.He is a world authority on the history and philosophy of the periodic table and is the author and editor of several books in this and related fields.
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Emilijahas quoted3 days ago
found for many of mercury’s uses, in measurement instruments, valves, switches and dental amalgams. However, other applications such as in energy-saving compact fluorescent bulbs are increasing demand for the element.
Emilijahas quoted3 days ago
Chromium was discovered in 1798 by French chemist Louis-Nicolas Vauquelin, who ground up precious stones in an effort to explain their colours, and later discovered the element beryllium in the same way
Emilijahas quoted3 days ago
Chromium alloyed with iron makes stainless steel, which does not oxidize or rust.
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