Fluorine: The Tasmanian Devil of Chemistry

A deep dive into fluorine’s extraordinary reactivity and its outsized impact on everyday life and global science. From how it grabs electrons to powers like nonstick PTFE and refrigerants, to uranium enrichment in nuclear research, we’ll trace the element’s hopeful uses and its darker sides—ozone depletion, greenhouse gases, and toxicity—while telling the story of its isolation by Moissan and the ongoing work to balance benefits with risks. A curious look at the tiny element with a huge impact.

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