All 95 Recognised Metals in the Periodic Table

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Metal List

The following list categorises the recognised metallic elements found in the periodic table by their chemical groups.

Density Table for Alkali Metals

here is the density reference table for common Alkali Metals. These values are essential for scientific calculations and specialized material handling.

Metal Name Symbol Density (g/cm³) Density (kg/m³)
LithiumLi0.534534
SodiumNa0.968968
PotassiumK0.890890
RubidiumRb1.5321532
CesiumCs1.9301930
FranciumFr~1.870*~1870*

*Note: Francium is highly radioactive and rare; its density is an estimated value based on periodic trends.

There are 6 metals in this group. They are highly reactive and soft. 

Density Table for Alkaline Earth Metals

Check below the density reference table for common Alkaline Earth Metals (Group 2). These values are essential for scientific calculations, alloy development, and specialised material handling.

Metal Name Symbol Density (g/cm³) Density (kg/m³)
BerylliumBe1.851850
MagnesiumMg1.741740
CalciumCa1.551550
StrontiumSr2.642640
BariumBa3.513510
RadiumRa~5.50*~5500*

*Note: Radium is highly radioactive. Its density is an estimated value based on experimental data and periodic position.

Density Table for Transition Metals

Below is the density reference table for common Transition Metals (Groups 3–12). This group includes most structural, industrial, and precious metals used in engineering and fabrication. For quick weight calculations of these metals, use our Metal Weight Calculator.

Metal Name Symbol Density (g/cm³) Density (kg/m³)
ScandiumSc2.992990
TitaniumTi4.514510
VanadiumV6.116110
ChromiumCr7.197190
ManganeseMn7.447440
IronFe7.877870
CobaltCo8.908900
NickelNi8.918910
CopperCu8.968960
ZincZn7.137130
YttriumY4.474470
ZirconiumZr6.526520
NiobiumNb8.578570
MolybdenumMo10.2810280
TechnetiumTc11.50*11500*
RutheniumRu12.4512450
RhodiumRh12.4112410
PalladiumPd12.0212020
SilverAg10.4910490
CadmiumCd8.658650
HafniumHf13.3113310
TantalumTa16.6916690
TungstenW19.2519250
RheniumRe21.0221020
OsmiumOs22.5922590
IridiumIr22.5622560
PlatinumPt21.4521450
GoldAu19.3219320
MercuryHg13.5313530
Synthetic metals**Rf-CnVaries*Varies*

*Note: Technetium and Synthetic metals (Rutherfordium to Copernicium) are radioactive or man-made; densities are estimated and vary by isotopes. Mercury is liquid at room temperature.

Density Table for Post-Transition Metals

Here is the density reference table of Post-Transition Metals. This group includes common industrial metals like Aluminium and Lead, as well as heavier metalss like Bismuth. These metals are generally softer and have lower melting points than transition metals. For quick weight calculations of these materials, use our Metal Weight Calculator.

Metal Name Symbol Density (g/cm³) Density (kg/m³)
AluminiumAl2.702700
GalliumGa5.915910
IndiumIn7.317310
TinSn7.297290
ThalliumTl11.8511850
LeadPb11.3411340
BismuthBi9.789780
NihoniumNh~16*~16000*
FleroviumFl~14*~14000*
MoscoviumMc~13.5*~13500*
LivermoriumLv~12.9*~12900*

*Note: Nihonium, Flerovium, Moscovium, and Livermorium are synthetic, highly radioactive metals; their densities are theoretical estimates based on periodic trends.

Density Table for Lanthanides (Rare Earth Metals)

Next is the density reference table for the Lanthanide series, commonly known as Rare Earth Metals. These metals are critical in high-tech applications, including magnets, batteries, and phosphors. Note that despite their name, many are relatively abundant in the Earth's crust but are difficult to extract.

Metal Name Symbol Density (g/cm³) Density (kg/m³)
LanthanumLa6.156150
CeriumCe6.776770
PraseodymiumPr6.776770
NeodymiumNd7.017010
PromethiumPm7.26*7260*
SamariumSm7.527520
EuropiumEu5.245240
GadoliniumGd7.907900
TerbiumTb8.238230
DysprosiumDy8.558550
HolmiumHo8.798790
ErbiumEr9.079070
ThuliumTm9.329320
YtterbiumYb6.906900
LutetiumLu9.849840

*Note: Promethium is radioactive and rare. Its density is an estimated value. Europium and Ytterbium are notably less dense than their neighbors in the series.

Density Table for Actinides

Below is the density reference table for the Actinide series. These are all radioactive metals, with Uranium and Thorium being the most commonly encountered in industrial and energy applications. Due to their radioactivity and scarcity, handling these metals requires specialised safety protocols.

Metal Name Symbol Density (g/cm³) Density (kg/m³)
ActiniumAc10.07*10070*
ThoriumTh11.7211720
ProtactiniumPa15.3715370
UraniumU19.0519050
NeptuniumNp20.4520450
PlutoniumPu19.81*19810*
AmericiumAm13.69*13690*
CuriumCm13.51*13510*
BerkeliumBk14.78*14780*
CaliforniumCf15.1*15100*
EinsteiniumEs8.84*8840*
FermiumFm~9.7*~9700*
MendeleviumMd~10.3*~10300*
NobeliumNo~9.9*~9900*
LawrenciumLr~15.6*~15600*

*Note: Most Actinides are synthetic or highly radioactive. Densities marked with an asterisk are estimated or based on limited experimental data. Uranium and Thorium are the most stable and commonly used in nuclear energy.

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