Thallium
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Thallium is a chemical element; it has symbol Tl and atomic number 81. It is a silvery-white post-transition metal that is not found free in nature. When isolated, thallium resembles tin, but discolor
Thallium pieces in ampoule
Crystals of hutchinsonite ((Tl,Pb)2As5S9)
A corroded thallium rod
Prussian blue
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Prussian blue is a dark blue pigment produced by oxidation of ferrous ferrocyanide salts. It has the chemical formula Fe43. It consists of Fe3+ cations, where iron is in the oxidation state of +3, and
Thallium
…intoxication caused by accident or criminal intent. One of the main methods of removing thallium, both radioactive and stable, from humans is to use Prussian blue, a material which absorbs thallium. Up to 20 grams per day of Prussian blue is fed by mouth to the patient, and it passes through the patient's digestive…
Sample of prussian blue
The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Hokusai, an artwork that makes extensive use of Prussian blue
Prussian blue in a vial
Simulated powder x-ray diffraction profile for Prussian blue crystal, crystallographic direction annotated. Image generated using CrystalMaker software.