Gold isn’t inert, it just has bodyguards protecting it
Individual gold atoms move around to form oxidation-proof structures.
What happened?
Individual gold atoms move around to form oxidation-proof structures.
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Individual gold atoms move around to form oxidation-proof structures.
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https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/gold-isnt-inert-it-just-has-bodyguards-protecting-it/