Heavy metals - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavy_metalsHeavy metals are generally defined as metals with relatively high densities, atomic weights, or atomic numbers.The criteria used, and whether metalloids are included, vary depending on the author and context. In metallurgy, for example, a heavy metal may be defined on the basis of density, whereas in physics the distinguishing criterion might be atomic number, while a …
Metal - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MetalA metal (from Greek μέταλλον métallon, "mine, quarry, metal") is a material that, when freshly prepared, polished, or fractured, shows a lustrous appearance, and conducts electricity and heat relatively well. Metals are typically malleable (they can be hammered into thin sheets) or ductile (can be drawn into wires). A metal may be a chemical element such as iron; an alloy such as stainless steel; or a mo…
Metal - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MetalThe role of metallic elements in the evolution of cell biochemistry has been reviewed, including a detailed section on the role of calcium in redox enzymes. One or more of the elements iron, cobalt, nickel, copper, and zinc are essential to all higher forms of life. Molybdenum is an essential component of vitamin B12.