Innovation Discussed: The History of the Periodic Table

Goodfellow podcast on the history of the periodic table
7 February 2025
Innovation Discussed: The History of the Periodic Table

A Story of Discovery, Predictions, and Elemental Surprises

Uncover the fascinating history and hidden secrets of the periodic table in the latest episode of our Innovation Discussed podcast!

In this special podcast episode of the Innovation Discussed podcast, released on on Periodic Table Day, the Goodfellow team explores the fascinating world of the periodic table. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or an advanced materials scientist, prepare to have your understanding of this fundamental tool enriched.

Did you know that the periodic table...

  • Was almost a spiral – Before Dmitri Mendeleev’s iconic grid, scientists experimented with circular and spiral designs!
  • Predicted the future – Mendeleev left gaps in his table, correctly forecasting the existence of elements like gallium and germanium before they were discovered.
  • Shows mysterious newcomers have been added – One of the latest confirmed elements, oganesson (Og, atomic number 118), is named after Russian physicist Yuri Oganessian. It’s so unstable that it vanishes in milliseconds!

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Want a periodic table of your own? We're giving away a high-quality acrylic version packed with elements inside to adorn your desk and inspire your inner chemist. (No gold or plutonium, of course—but plenty of fascinating materials that showcase the beauty of chemistry.)

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