These images of the chemical elements are arranged in alphabetical order. I've collected them from various public domain sources, such as the USGS and user submissions to wikipedia. Certain elements are not represented here, like the exceedingly rare manmade radioactive elements, produced in quantities so small no one knows for sure how they look. If you have a photo of a pure element you would like to contribute to this gallery, you are welcome to submit it.
- LithiumLithium is a corrosive silvery metal.
- LutetiumLutetium is a silvery-white corrosion-resistant metal.
- MagnesiumCrystals of elemental magnesium.
- MagnesiumPhotograph of the element magnesium, with a penny to indicate size of the sample.
- ManganeseManganese is a grayish white metal, resembling iron, that is easily oxidized.
- MercuryMercury is a heavy silvery metal that is liquid at room temperature.
- MolybdenumPure molybdenum is a silvery white metal.
- NeodymiumNeodymium has a bright silvery luster with a yellowish tinge.
- NeonThis neon filled discharge tube displays the element's characteristic reddish-orange emission.
- NickelNickel is a silvery white metal, capable of taking a high polish.
- Niobium CrystalsThese are crystals of the metal niobium.
- NiobiumNiobium is a shiny gray metal that develops a bluish cast when stored in air at room temperature.
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