Metalloids

1982/06/01 by R. Goldsmith · 6 citations
Chemistry · #History and advancements in chemistry #Various Chemistry Research Topics

paper · doi:10.1021/ed059p526

openalex publication_date 1982/06/01 · openalex created_date 2022/05/12 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

History of the development of the concept of metalloids; there is currently no agreement on an exact definition of a metalloid, nor on which elements should be designated metalloids.

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