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Metals, Light

Medical Definition: Metals with low specific gravity, typically smaller than 5, characterized by a single valence (1, 2, or 3), a simple spectrum, strong electromotive force (positive), and colorless compounds. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)
Guide Notes: GEN: prefer specifics
Previously Indexed: Metals or specifics (1966-1996)
Metals, Light Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Aluminum - A metallic element that has the atomic number 13, atomic symbol Al, and atomic weight 26.98.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Titanium - A dark-gray, metallic element of widespread distribution but occurring in small amounts; atomic number, 22; atomic weight, 47.90; symbol, Ti; specific gravity, 4.5; used for fixation of fractures. (Dorland, 28th ed)

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