Researchers discover new high-pressure material and solve a periodic table puzzle
Friday, May 29, 2020 - 22:50
in Physics & Chemistry
In the periodic table of elements there is one golden rule for carbon, oxygen, and other light elements. Under high pressures they have similar structures to heavier elements in the same group of elements. Only nitrogen always seemed unwilling to toe the line. However, high-pressure researchers have actually disproved this special status.