![]() * Element 113: Ununtrium, Element 114: Ununquadium, Element 115: Ununpentium and Element 116: Ununhexium will probably be a basic metal. The materials obtained from various mines were called metalleia by Plato.Ĭlick one of the links to the elements detailed in the alphabetical list of metals. The term “metal” is derived from the Greek word 'metallon' meaning to excavate, as in mines and pits. The ancient 'Metals of Antiquity' together with their approximate dates of discovery are Gold (6000BC), Copper (9000BC), Silver (4000BC), Lead (6400BC), Tin (3000BC), Iron (1500BC) and Mercury (1500BC). These special metals are referred to as the 'Metals of Antiquity'. Right up to the Middle Ages it was believed that there were only seven metals. Some metals were available to and used by some of the oldest civilisations including the Ancient Egyptians, Ancient Greeks and the Ancient Romans. Specific Facts and Information about the discovery and history of metals are detailed on the page of each metal, links are provided below in the List of Metals. List of Metals - Discovery and History of Metals Brass (an alloy made from a mixture of copper and zinc).Bronze (an alloy made from a mixture of copper and tin).Steel (an alloy made from a mixture of iron and carbon).Gunmetal (an alloy made from a mixture of copper, tin, and zinc).Examples of some common alloys are detailed in the following list: ![]() What are alloys? Alloys made of mixtures of at least one metal with either other metals, or with non-metals. Mike Gleason is a Director with Money Metals Exchange, a precious metals dealer recently named 'Best in the USA' by an independent global ratings group.Gleason is a hard money advocate and a strong proponent of personal liberty, limited government and the Austrian School of Economics. In the Periodic Table metals are separated into the groups detailed in the following list: Examples of metals are gold, aluminium, copper, iron, lead, silver, platinum, uranium and zinc. Nearly 75% of all the elements in the Periodic Table are classified as metals. Metals bend rather than break, they are elastic.Metals are sonorous (they make a bell-like sound).Metals only melt when they are extremely hot - heat resistant.Metals can be easily beaten into a thin sheet (malleable).Metals have a shiny appearance or luster. ![]()
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