Electropositive chemical elements characterized by ductility, malleability, luster, and conductance of heat and electricity. They can replace the hydrogen of an acid and form bases with hydroxyl radicals. (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
    

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Metals: interior of a copper and brass works. Aquatint by J. Hill after Pyne & Nattes.

Pin Head, artwork of the brain

Sections of a furnace used in the processing of brass. Engraving by Mutlow after J. Farey.

Process of producing lead sheet, and the tables used. Etching by Bénard after L.J. Goussier.

Iron: rolling machine (top), and elevation and cross-section of two blast furnaces (below). Engraving c.1861.

Traité de la dissolution des métaux / Par m. Monnet.

Process of producing lead sheet, and section of the rolling-mill used. Etching by Bénard after L.J. Goussier.

Śrīsureśvaraviracitaṃ Lohasarvasvam; 'Vidyotinī' Hindīvyākhyōtapem / Vyākhyākārah Śrīpāvanīprasāda Śarmā. Sampādakah Śrībrahmaśaṅkaramiśrah.

Optics: emission spectra of various metals. Colour aquatint by R.H. Digeon, ca. 1883.

Machinery: a steam-hammer and operatives. Wood engraving, c.1870 (?).

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Traité de la dissolution des métaux / Par m. Monnet.

Process of producing lead sheet, and section of the rolling-mill used. Etching by Bénard after L.J. Goussier.

Śrīsureśvaraviracitaṃ Lohasarvasvam; 'Vidyotinī' Hindīvyākhyōtapem / Vyākhyākārah Śrīpāvanīprasāda Śarmā. Sampādakah Śrībrahmaśaṅkaramiśrah.

Optics: emission spectra of various metals. Colour aquatint by R.H. Digeon, ca. 1883.

Machinery: a steam-hammer and operatives. Wood engraving, c.1870 (?).