Nature
Physics/Materials Science
Why Gold Stays Gold: The Surface Chemistry Nobody Expected
Gold's gleam comes not just from what it is, but from how its surface atoms dance with the air—a delicate chemistry that keeps corrosion at bay in ways we're only now fully understanding.
This means we can design better noble metals and alloys by understanding the atomic choreography at the surface, opening doors for everything from jewelry that lasts longer to better catalysts.
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