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Gallium is one of four elements that can be liquid at room temperature. Since
the melting point of Gallium is just under 29C, an ingot can melt in your hand
if held for a few minutes.
Joseph's Element Collection
Joseph used to have a sample of Gallium, but sadly, during the move from England
to Texas, it melted in the summer heat on the boat transporting supplies. Until
he can get a replacement from the Red, Blue, and Green Company, this story is a
fill-in.
References:
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elements and their discoverers." National Nuclear Data Center. Retrieved
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Retrieved October 9, 2005 from
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elements_by_density
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