Nicknamed the “Terminator Metal” for its liquid metal appearance at room temperature, Gallium is a chemical element with symbol Ga and atomic number 31. It is a soft, silvery metal that melts at 30°C and is predominantly used in electronics and semiconductors.
Here gallium is being oxidized by a mixture of sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). As the metal is heated it forms ornate patterns as the oxidation reaction proceeds across the surface.
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