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 & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

Annotation

general or unspecified; prefer specifics

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DUI

D019565 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0029055

Previous indexing

Metals or specifics (1966-1996)

History note

1997

Public note

1997