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Old 05-08-2008, 01:35 PM
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I wonder which metals are the strongest weakest, and which blow up/ disigrate in a few seconds. Please help.
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Re: Metals

This wiki on metal should answer most of your questions:
Metal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

As far as "explosiveness", or reactivity with water, this wiki should explain that:
Alkali metal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Re: Metals

Tungsten filament 20 microns in diameter (human hair is 60 microns) will support 100+ grams' weight. Mercury is a liquid. You are confusing reactivity (with other stuff) with stability (in isolation).
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