Antigone said:Hi
1) Can all chemical elements be superconductive?
ZapperZ said:This is vague. Are you asking of a metal made of just one element can be a superconductor? Then yes. Hg, the first superconductor discovered, is made up of just one element. If you are asking if a free atomic element can become a superconductor, then that question makes no sense because an element isn't a solid and has no "conduction" properties.
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vatlychatran said:Not all elements are superconductors, i think so, or at least we don't know conditions (temperature, pressure) should be for some elements such as copper , gold to become superconductors
Superconductivity is a phenomenon where certain materials exhibit zero electrical resistance and expel magnetic fields at very low temperatures.
Superconductivity has potential applications in a variety of fields including power transmission, medical imaging, and high-speed transportation systems.
Superconductivity is caused by the formation of electron pairs in the material, which allows for the uninterrupted flow of electricity and the expulsion of magnetic fields.
Currently, superconductivity can only be achieved at extremely low temperatures. The challenge in achieving higher temperatures lies in finding materials that can maintain their superconducting properties at higher temperatures.
Superconductivity has the potential to greatly improve energy efficiency, leading to cost savings and reduced environmental impact. It also has the potential to revolutionize technology in various industries such as healthcare, transportation, and computing.