Periodic Table API
Periodic Table is a simple tool for getting information about chemical elements. It returns information such as the atomic number, symbol, and more based on the element provided.
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123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839{ "status": "ok", "error": null, "data": { "name": "Hydrogen", "appearance": "colorless gas", "atomic_mass": 1.008, "boil": 20.271, "category": "diatomic nonmetal", "density": 0.08988, "discovered_by": "Henry Cavendish", "melt": 13.99, "molar_heat": 28.836, "named_by": "Antoine Lavoisier", "number": 1, "period": 1, "group": 1, "phase": "Gas", "source": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen", "summary": "Hydrogen is a chemical element with chemical symbol H and atomic number 1. With an atomic weight of 1.00794 u, hydrogen is the lightest element on the periodic table. Its monatomic form (H) is the most abundant chemical substance in the Universe, constituting roughly 75% of all baryonic mass.", "symbol": "H", "xpos": 1, "ypos": 1, "wxpos": 1, "wypos": 1, "shells": [ 1 ], "electron_configuration": "1s1", "electron_configuration_semantic": "1s1", "electron_affinity": 72.769, "electronegativity_pauling": 2.2, "ionization_energies": [ 1312 ], "cpk-hex": "ffffff", "block": "s" } }
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What does the Periodic Table API do?
Periodic Table is a simple tool for getting information about chemical elements. It returns information such as the atomic number, symbol, and more based on the element provided. The API returns structured data in JSON, XML, or YAML format, making it easy to integrate into any application or workflow.
How fast is the Periodic Table API?
The Periodic Table API has an average response time of 714ms, with a median (p50) of 667ms and 99th percentile of 1028ms. Our infrastructure maintains 99.9% uptime with servers distributed globally for low latency.
How much does the Periodic Table API cost?
Each call to the Periodic Table API uses 1 credit. The free tier includes 100 credits per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month with higher limits, and enterprise plans offer custom pricing with priority support.
How do I authenticate Periodic Table API requests?
Include your API key in the request header as X-API-Key: your_key_here. All requests are made over HTTPS for security. You can get your API key by signing up for a free account.
What HTTP methods does Periodic Table support?
The Periodic Table API supports GET requests. Simply pass your parameters as query strings in the URL. Check our documentation for detailed parameter specifications.
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