Episodes

  • 30 - Zinc: The Corrosion Fighter of Infrastructure

    30 - Zinc: The Corrosion Fighter of Infrastructure
    Jan 27 2026
    Zinc protects steel from corrosion through galvanization. It has atomic number 30 and extends the life of infrastructure. Sources include the International Lead and Zinc Study Group.
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    1 min
  • 31 - Gallium: The Meltable Metal Powering Indian Aerospace

    31 - Gallium: The Meltable Metal Powering Indian Aerospace
    Jan 27 2026
    Gallium element atomic number 31 is critical for semiconductors aerospace electronics radars and defense systems Gallium Nitride chips power satellites aircraft avionics and India Semiconductor Mission making Gallium a strategic metal controlled by China Germany and Japan
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    2 mins
  • 29 - Copper: The Lifeline of Electricity

    29 - Copper: The Lifeline of Electricity
    Jan 27 2026
    Copper enables electricity transmission and electrification. It has atomic number 29 and is essential for power grids and electric vehicles. Sources include IEA grid infrastructure reports.
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    1 min
  • 28 - Nickel: The EV and Steel Connector

    28 - Nickel: The EV and Steel Connector
    Jan 22 2026
    Nickel increases battery energy density and supports stainless steel. It has atomic number 28 and is vital for electric vehicles and industry. Sources include World Bank commodity analysis.
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    1 min
  • 27 - Cobalt: The Controversial Battery Metal

    27 - Cobalt: The Controversial Battery Metal
    Jan 21 2026
    Cobalt improves battery performance but faces supply risks. It has atomic number 27 and is mainly used in electric vehicle batteries. Sources include IEA critical minerals data.
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    1 min
  • 26 - Iron: The Metal That Built Civilization

    26 - Iron: The Metal That Built Civilization
    Jan 20 2026
    Iron forms the foundation of modern civilization. It has atomic number 26 and is central to construction transport and green steel development. Sources include IEA steel reports.
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    1 min
  • 25 - Manganese: The Steel Stabilizer

    25 - Manganese: The Steel Stabilizer
    Jan 19 2026
    Manganese stabilizes steel and improves battery performance. It has atomic number 25 and is essential for industrial alloys. Sources include World Steel Association data.
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    1 min
  • 24 - Chromium: The Shine Behind Stainless Steel

    24 - Chromium: The Shine Behind Stainless Steel
    Jan 18 2026
    Chromium prevents rust and enables stainless steel. It has atomic number 24 and is widely used in construction railways and manufacturing. Sources include the International Stainless Steel Forum.
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    1 min