The discussion revolves around the nature of superconductivity in chemical elements, specifically questioning whether all elements can exhibit superconductivity and the relationship between diamagnetic materials and superconductivity.
Participants express differing views on the conditions required for superconductivity and the nature of elements that can be superconductors. There is no consensus on whether all elements can be superconductive.
Participants highlight the need for careful reading of statements regarding superconductivity and the conditions under which elements may exhibit this property, indicating potential limitations in understanding the broader implications.
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