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Last updated Nov 23

2013 Which elements are metalloids? Journal of Chemical Education. 90, 12, 1703–1707, doi:10.1021/ed3008457. Citations: 68; Views: 2,484
2017 Group 3 for IUPAC: I. User:Sandbh/Group 3, lodged Jan 11th
2018 Iyer S, As sesquicentennial occurs, debate on arrangement of periodic table continues, Daily Bruin, November 21st, with quotations and contributions from Eric Scerri, PJ Stewart, and RE Vernon
2019 Reader comment, Miller JS 2019, Viewpoint: Metalloids—An electronic band structure perspective. Chemistry: A European Journal. 25, 48, 11177, doi:10.1002/chem.201903167
2019 Group 3 for IUPAC: II, lodged Oct 11th
2020 Organising the metals and nonmetals, Foundations of Chemistry, 22, 2, 217−233. Accesses: † 21,701; citations: 12
2020 The location and composition of Group 3 of the periodic table, Foundations of Chemistry, 23, 2, 155–197. Accesses: † 44,092; citations: 20
2020 Cao C, Vernon RE, Schwarz WEH, & Li J, Understanding periodic and non-periodic chemistry in periodic tables. Frontiers in Chemistry. Accesses: 24,122; ‡ citations: 38
2021 Group 3 for IUPAC: III, lodged November 3rd
2022 ACS Spring Technical Program, March 23, "Which elements are metals and nonmetals(?)", virtual presentation, doi:10.1021/scimeetings.2c00137
2023 The location and composition of Group 3: A follow-on examination. 532 views; 452 downloads; 10 recommendations §
2024 Hydrogen over helium: A philosophical position, Foundations of Chemistry, 26, 1, 15–36. Accesses: 210; citations: 2
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