This is a halogen element, lustrous solid, which volatilizing at ordinary temperatures into a blue-violet gas with an irritating odor. Ample amounts of this element are required by the human body for the proper function of the thyroid gland.
This is a non-metal and the most abundant element in the Universe. It is the basic fuel for nuclear reactions in the stars. It is a gaseous substance on Earth and the lightest element in the Universe.
This is a transition metal. This is a metal of the platinum family and it is the most corrosion-resistant metal known. It is used in the production of the alloys with osmium and platinum and in the production of crucibles and devices requiring high temperatures.