Carol Potenza
Periodic Table of DEATH and Mystery Podcast
Rhenium, No Capes, and the Periodic Table of Death and Mystery
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Rhenium, No Capes, and the Periodic Table of Death and Mystery

Rhenium is one of the rarest elements on earth with a very, very high melting point which makes it perfect to strengthen metals used in high heat situation, like jet engines. The problem is that certain fashion choices like capes can get the wearer into difficulties near Rhenium-infused spinning turbines of aircraft engines. Right, Stratogirl?

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