Synopsis

Certain elements hold a distinguished place on the periodic table, so critical to America’s economic strength and military capability that they are safeguarded within the National Defense Stockpile for times of widespread conflict. We have arranged an engaging tour. Among the essential heavy metals we will examine are copper, uranium, lead, zinc, and nickel. We will also explore superalloys—combinations of steel with chromium, cobalt, and a host of other heavy metals—renowned for their resistanc