An element locator website is being designed, with data compiled from the United States Geological Survey website and other sources, for each of the elements on the periodic table. This site will provide scientists and educators with information regarding the major source countries of each element, the country in which it was originally discovered, and the mineral sources from which it is obtained. Element source information is useful for guiding scientists in choosing to study systems using elements that are more readily available. Further, knowledge of elements that have low global reserves allows scientists to better focus research and development of materials using elements that are less costly or not as difficult to obtain. This website will also allow teachers to present a more complete perspective of chemistry and its role in a global society.

Design of an interactive interface for chemical element sources: Element source compilation

239th National Meeting (2010)

The official archive and repository for all ACS Meetings & Expositions abstracts and select posters or presentations.