It is ironic that the two of the lightest elements in nature will represent an extremely heavy and difficult topic in the Periodic Table of TOPS.
The Periodic Table of TOPS: Ta is for Target
Sometimes things do not fit exactly how I hope. That phrase can be taken in many ways. Whether it is trying on a new shirt or trying to line up elements in the Periodic Table of TOPS, the process may be challenging. I have been trying to get that perfect natural element to symbolize a goal, in the quest to…
The Periodic Table of TOPS: Eu is for Eureka
I am not alone when something I am working on finally comes together in using the phrase this is an “Aha!” moment. I had many of these moments during my forty years working in a laboratory. Refracting on my next element for the Periodic Table of TOPS, I had another “Aha!” moment when I saw Eu, which symbolizes Europium. This…
The Periodic Table of TOPS: Ca is for Camouflage
I have mentioned elements may have many uses. Calcium, symbolized by Ca, does not disappoint. There is no need to mention the obvious uses, but one of the hidden uses many are not aware of is that Ca helps muscle movement by transferring messages from the brain throughout the body. In the Periodic Table of TOPS, Ca symbolizes Camouflage and I suspect…
The Periodic Table of TOPS: Be is for Believe
When I research each element for the Periodic Table of TOPS, I will usually list one or two of the many uses of each element. In science, many items can have multiple uses or meanings. I then decide how the abbreviated name can be used for my refracted purpose in TOPS. I selected the next element very carefully. In nature,…
The Periodic Table of TOPS: Cr is for Craving
In nature, Chromium (Cr) is a trace element that helps us to use glucose, yet in excess, it can be poisonous. It is in brewer’s yeast and wheat germ. It is also used in chrome plating to make items shiny. In April 2022, I introduced the first element of the Periodic Table of TOPS…Health (H). There are many factors that influence…
The Periodic Table of TOPS: Os is for Obstacles
As I close in on the completion of the Periodic Table of TOPS, I am constantly amazed that nature provides what we need to accomplish anything we wish to do. Take the element Os which symbolizes Osmium. The element is used in the production of hard and high-wear items, such as instrument pivots, tips of fountain pens and electrical contacts.…