Welcome to the Metal Men themselves find out more
about the team created and forged by the genius Doc Magnus
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The Metal Men
Gold, Platinum,
Lead, Iron,
Mercury, Tin,
Doc Magnus
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The cleverest of the Metal Men and the acknowledged
leader of the group in Doc Magnus's absence. Gold is
calm and methodical and quick to praise the other
members of the Metal Men and to use the group to the
best of their abilities. Gold often has to keep the
peace between the fiery Platinum and the
temperamental Mercury. As Gold states himself "I
am Gold, symbol AU, for Aurum, atomic number 79,
atomic weight 197.2. I melt at 1063 degrees
centigrade. An ounce of me can be drawn into a wire
50 miles long or hammered into a sheet 4 millionths
of an inch thin!"Gold Facts and
information
Gold does not react with most chemicals but is
attacked by chlorine, fluorine, aqua regia and
cyanide.
Gold dissolves in Mercury. (Which I'm sure Mercury
has pointed out)
Gold is insoluble in nitric acid, which will
dissolve most other metals. Nitric acid has long
been used to confirm the presence
of gold in items
Gold is a great conductor of heat and electricity
Gold can be made into thread and used in embroidery.
Gold produces a deep, intense red color when used as
a coloring agent in glass.
Gold performs critical functions in computers,
communications equipment, spacecraft, jet aircraft
engines, and a host of other products.
Gold's anti-oxidant properties has led to its
widespread use as a thin layer coating electrical
connectors, thereby ensuring good connections.
Gold alloys are used in restorative dentistry,
especially in tooth restorations
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Physical properties |
| Melting point |
1337.33 K
(1064.18 °C, 1947.52 °F) |
| Boiling point |
3129 K
(2856 °C, 5173 °F) |
| Heat of fusion |
12.55 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat of vaporization |
324 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat capacity |
(25 °C) 25.418 J·mol−1·K−1 |
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Platinum |
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Physical properties |
| Melting point |
2041.4 K
(1768.3 °C, 3214.9 °F) |
| Boiling point |
4098 K
(3825 °C, 6917 °F) |
| Heat of fusion |
22.17 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat of vaporization |
469 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat capacity |
(25 °C) 25.86 J·mol−1·K−1 |
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Iron |
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Iron is the strong man of the group often combining with Lead to
work as a closely knit unit. Fearless and brave Iron has no problems
sacrificing himself to the greater good. Iron does not get involved
with internal group difficulties and keeps himself apart from
in-fighting As he says himself "If you want anything done
ask me"
Iron Facts and
information
Iron is a chemical element with the symbol Fe
Iron is believed to be the tenth most abundant
element in the universe
Iron is also the most abundant element by mass,
making up 35% of the mass of the Earth as a whole
Iron is a necessary trace element used by all known
living organisms
Excessive iron is toxic to humans, because excess
ferrous iron reacts with peroxides in the body, producing free
radicals
The first iron used by mankind, far back in
prehistory, came from meteors
Iron suffers badly from rust if not protected in
some way
The combination of low cost and high strength make
iron indispensable
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Physical properties |
| Melting point |
1811 K
(1538 °C, 2800 °F) |
| Boiling point |
3134 K
(2861 °C, 5182 °F) |
| Heat of fusion |
13.81 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat of vaporization |
340 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat capacity |
(25 °C) 25.10 J·mol−1·K−1 |
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Lead |
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Lead is the workhorse of the Metal Men, slow witted but
invariably the first of the team to step up to the plate. Lead
combines excellently with Iron. "I'm used as a shield against
harmful rays including radiation "
Lead Facts and
information
Lead is a chemical element that has the symbol Pb
lead is bluish white when freshly cut but tarnishes
to dull grey when exposed to air
lead is a potent neurotoxin which accumulates in
soft tissues and bone over time
Lead is highly resistant to corrosion
Molten lead is used as a coolant, eg. for lead
cooled fast reactors
Lead is used as projectiles for firearms because of
its density, low cost, ease of use due and low melting point
Lead is used as a colouring element in ceramic
glazes, notably in the colours red and yellow
Lead is a major constituent of the lead-acid battery
used extensively in car batteries.
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Physical properties |
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Melting point |
600.61 K
(327.46 °C, 621.43 °F) |
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Boiling point |
2022 K
(1749 °C, 3180 °F) |
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Heat of fusion |
4.77 kJ·mol−1 |
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Heat of vaporization |
179.5 kJ·mol−1 |
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Heat capacity |
(25 °C) 26.650 J·mol−1·K−1 |
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Mercury |
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Mercury is the firebrand of the group, confrontational and hot
headed he regularly gets into scrapes with the rest of the group
especially Platinum. He feels his talents are not truly recognized
and think that he should be leader of The Metal Men. "I'm Mercury
the only metal liquid at room temperature. I react to temperature
changes like a hot rod. I'm full of steam, I'm dynamite I'm..."
Mercury facts and information
Mercury is also called Quicksilver
Mercury is used primarily for the manufacture of
industrial chemicals or for electrical and electronic applications
Mercury was once used in the amalgamation process of
refining gold and silver ores
Mercury's chemical symbol is Hg
Mercury was named after the Roman god Mercury, known
for speed and mobility
Mercury was used for wood preservation and the
silvering of mirrors
Mercury use was thought to prolong life, heal
fractures, and maintain generally good health
Liquid mercury was sometimes used as a coolant for
nuclear reactors
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Physical properties |
| Melting point |
234.32 K
(-38.83 °C, -37.89 °F) |
| Boiling point |
629.88 K
(356.73 °C, 674.11 °F) |
| Heat of fusion |
2.29 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat of vaporization |
59.11 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat capacity |
(25 °C) 27.983 J·mol−1·K−1 |
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Tin |
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Tin is the kind caring member of the group he has a terribly low
self esteem and believes that he is not worth of being part of the
Metal Men. He is however very brave and is happy to put his life on
the line for his comrades. Tin suffers from a stammer bought on by
his insecurity. "I'm Tin, softer than Zinc but harder then Lead!
N-n-no offence meant Mr Lead! I turn to powder at 200 degrees
centigrade but I'll do my best to be worthy of you all, if you'll
give me a chance." Tin facts and information
Tin has the chemical symbol Sn
Tin is not easily oxidised and resists corrosion
Tin is a malleable, ductile, highly crystalline,
silvery-white metal
Tin can be highly polished and is used as a
protective coat for other metals
Tin bonds readily with Iron
Tin foil was once a common wrapping material for
foods and drugs
Tin becomes a superconductor below 3.72 K
Tin is the element with the greatest number of
stable isotopes (ten)
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Physical properties |
| Melting point |
505.08 K
(231.93 °C, 449.47 °F) |
| Boiling point |
2875 K
(2602 °C, 4716 °F) |
| Heat of fusion |
(white) 7.03 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat of vaporization |
(white) 296.1 kJ·mol−1 |
| Heat capacity |
(25 °C) (white)
27.112 J·mol−1·K−1 |
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Doc Magnus |
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Creator of the Metal Men, genius scientist who created the
revolutionary 'responsometer' which give the Metal Men their unique
ability to react to almost any situation. Besides creating the Metal
Men Doc Magnus is responsible for dozens of revolutionary inventions
that are seen throughout the Metal Series. Sharing in their many
adventures Doc on occasion falls foul of the Metal Men's enemies
being turned himself into metal on several occasions
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