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Periodic Coffee Table With Embedded Element Samples
gizmodo.com — If there was a contest for the nerdiest piece of furniture ever made, my money would be on this Periodic coffee table. It has everything a science fanatic could ask for, including the actual elements (even the toxic ones) encased in a thick layer of resin to ensure safety. Only $9,500!
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- leetninja, on 07/23/2008, -2/+8seriously who doesnt want some radioactive elements on their table?
- diggpp, on 07/23/2008, -0/+2It's a periodic coffee table ..... about coffee tables!
- drastic8, on 07/24/2008, -0/+2Pulled from their website:
"By embedding all element samples in clear acrylic, they are beautifully presented and also protected from tarnishing. This format also helps to addresses health and safety issues, as all potentially toxic or corrosive substances are permanently encased in a thick layer of robust resin. Argon gas and mineral oil is further used to ampoule reactive samples and preserve their freshly cut appearance. Individual acrylic blocks are available for sale, although read the shipping section carefully as some elements are costly to send internationally." - sisko2k5, on 07/24/2008, -0/+2Thats the coolest piece of furniture I have ever seen
- lechechocolate, on 07/24/2008, -0/+1we had a wall hanging type thing like this at my school
- levitron, on 07/24/2008, -0/+2I'm a supply teacher, and one day came across a box of samples of various elements. It was sold in the early 50's, and contained samples of nearly every (fairly) easily obtainable element, including the radioactive ones. It included experiments such as handling mercury with bare hands. I was amazed it was still in the classroom...
- keithmfoster, on 07/24/2008, -0/+0Fantastic table. Use the radioactive samples to keep your coffee hot for hours.
- AyaJulia, on 07/24/2008, -0/+2Aww, no Seaborgium? That stuff has a half life of about half a second. I'd have been impressed.
Ah, who am I kidding, I'm still impressed. - Falldog, on 07/24/2008, -0/+1I would've loved one of these back during high school chemistry (not that I wouldn't want one now). Memorizing the table would've been a lot more fun and easier.
- sgun, on 07/24/2008, -0/+1I love how the radioactive elements are labeled.
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