Metals, Light

Metals with low specific gravity, typically smaller than 5, characterized by a single valence (1, 2, or 3), a simple spectrum, strong electromotive force (positive), and colorless compounds. (From Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

Year introduced: 1997

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Tree Number(s): D01.268.557, D01.552.547

MeSH Unique ID: D019565

Entry Terms:

• Light Metals

Previous Indexing:

• Metals or specifics (1966-1996)

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Inorganic Chemicals
Elements
Metals, Light
Aluminum
Beryllium
Lithium
Magnesium
Potassium
Potassium Isotopes +
Sodium
Sodium Isotopes +
Titanium

All MeSH Categories
Chemicals and Drugs Category
Inorganic Chemicals
Metals
Metals, Light
Aluminum
Beryllium
Lithium
Magnesium
Potassium
Potassium Isotopes +
Sodium
Sodium Isotopes +
Titanium