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.
- Lithium MetalThis is a photograph of lithium metal in liquid paraffin oil.
- LithiumPhotograph of pellets of the element lithium, with a penny to show the size of the sample.
- LithiumLithium is a corrosive silvery metal.
- LutetiumThis is a photo of a 1-cm chunk of pure lutetium. Lutetium is a silvery-white 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.
- MolybdenumThis is a photo of the element molybdenum. Pure molybdenum is a silvery white metal.
- NeodymiumThis is a picture of neodymium, a rare earth element.
- NeonThis neon filled discharge tube displays the element's characteristic reddish-orange emission.
- Neon PhotoThis is a photo of a glowing discharge tube filled with neon.
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