Where to Find Element Properties at Standard Conditions?

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SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on sourcing accurate element properties, specifically density, melting point, and boiling point, at standard conditions (20°C and 1 atmosphere). The user seeks reliable references that explicitly state the temperature and pressure conditions for these values. It is noted that many periodic tables default to standard temperature and pressure (STP) but may not consistently indicate this for all properties. A suggested resource is a periodic table found at a chemical forums website, which may provide the necessary information.

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  • Understanding of standard temperature and pressure (STP) definitions
  • Familiarity with density, melting point, and boiling point concepts
  • Basic knowledge of VB.NET for implementing periodic table features
  • Ability to evaluate scientific sources for reliability
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  • Research reliable sources for element properties at STP, such as the NIST Chemistry WebBook
  • Explore how to implement data retrieval in VB.NET for dynamic periodic table features
  • Learn about the significance of temperature and pressure in chemical properties
  • Investigate the differences between STP and other standard conditions in scientific literature
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Chemistry students, software developers working on educational tools, and researchers needing accurate elemental data for scientific applications.

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Im working on a periodic table in vb.net and I want to start adding in the information for the density, melting point and boiling point for the elements. The problem that I am having is I need to find a source that I know has only entered these values for a specific temp and pressure. I prefer the temperature to be 20 celsius for the density and the pressure to be 1 atmosphere. I am going to use kelvin and g/cm3.

Does anyone know of a source that always shows what pressure/temp its values are based on or a source that says up front that it is all based on a certain pressure and temp unless other-wise noted?
 
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Unless otherwise noted, they are almost always at STP, but I'd be surprised if it wasn't noted. Just Google for periodic table and check the first dozen or so hits - it shouldn't take that long.
 
How do you know what they use for the melting point and boiling point on that periodic table? Are you sure it's consistent, the stp thing only seem to appear with the density about every 10 elements are so.
 
Unless otherwise noted, it will be STP. I'd bet money one it. They have a source listed though, so if you wanted to, you could check the book out of the library...
 

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