Copper, in combination with other metals, is characterized by its potential to form alloys that modify its color and improve its workability, durability and corrosion and wear resistance. The most common alloys include bronze, brass and cupro-nickel.
Iron is a chemical element with Fe as its symbol. It belongs to group 8, periodic number 4 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 26.
Bismuth is a white, crystalline, brittle metal with a pinkish tinge. It is represented by the chemical symbol ‘Bi’ and its atomic number is 83. A notable characteristic of this element is its diamagnetism, which is the highest among metals.
Calcium is the third most abundant metal on the earth’s crust. It is trimorphic in structure and its hardness is greater than that of sodium. It is less chemically reactive than alkaline metals. The atomic number of calcium is 20 and is represented by Ca.
Cesium is silvery gold in appearance, soft and ductile by nature. It is the most alkaline and the most electronegative element. It is in the liquid state at room temperature.
Lead is a chemical element with Pb as its symbol. It belongs to group 14, periodic number 6 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 82.
Lithium is a chemical element with Li as its symbol. It belongs to group 1, period 2 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 3. It is a part of the alkali metal group of chemical elements.
Manganese is a pinkish-gray, chemically active element with Mn as its symbol. It belongs to group 7, periodic number 4 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 25.
Molybdenum is a chemical element with Mo as its symbol. It belongs to group 6, periodic number 5 of the periodic table. Its atomic number is 42, and has a Mohs hardness of 5.5.
Recently it seems that not a day goes by without someone announcing a new innovation in 3D printing. From guns to full scale houses, the items that can be created via additive manufacturing seem potentially limitless.
By G.P. Thomas
11 Jul 2013