Images of Elements shares information and photos of pure chemical elements under a Creative Commons license.

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About Images-of-elements

Images-of-elements is a virtual museum with photos and information about pure chemical elements from the periodic table. Visitors can select elements by symbol, view sample photos, check states of matter at standard conditions, and use sections for properties, records, archives, and a concentration game.

Image coverage varies by element, with some having own images, external images, imitations, or no individual image. Images are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License unless otherwise noted, with attribution by linking to the element page.

Key features

  • Browse periodic table by element symbol to view element pages
  • View photos of pure chemical element samples
  • Show states of matter at standard temperature and pressure
  • Play concentration game using element images
  • Look up element properties, records, and archives
  • View random element images linked to element pages
Best for: Best for students and general readers who want to see photos of pure chemical elements.
Good for
  • Photos and information published under a Creative Commons license
  • Covers elements across the periodic table with type classifications
  • Includes properties, records, archives, and a concentration game
Watch out for
  • Some elements lack individual images or use external images or imitations
  • Page content was last changed on September 15, 2019
  • Names for elements from 113 onward were noted as systematic and subject to change

Images-of-elements at a glance

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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Images-of-elements FAQ

How can I reuse images from the site?
Images are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License unless otherwise noted, with attribution by linking to the according element page.
Do all elements have their own photo?
No. Symbols with own images are bold, those with external images are not bold, imitations are italic, and those without an individual image are grey.
How are the elements ordered?
The chemical elements are ordered by the number of protons in their nucleus.
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