The JPC Periodic Table (often mistakenly referred to as the JVP Periodic Table) is a curated, virtual scientific collection published by The Journal of Physical Chemistry (A, B, C, and Letters). It was created to celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table.
The primary concept of this specialized table is to match the fundamental chemical elements with landmark physical chemistry research papers spanning more than 120 years of scientific literature. Core Structure
The JPC Periodic Table maintains the traditional 18-column, 7-row layout of the standard periodic table but overlays it with historical research.
The Rows (Periods): Elements are organized horizontally by increasing atomic number (
). The virtual issue categorizes its foundational papers by these periods.
The Missing Elements: While the standard periodic table features 118 elements, the JPC core structure only includes 116 elements. As of its publication, the journal has never published a dedicated paper on element 109 (Meitnerium) or element 110 (Darmstadtium).
One Element, One Paper: The structure strictly assigns exactly one highly cited, representative paper to each available element box. Key Concepts 1. Physical Chemistry Lens
Unlike standard periodic tables that focus on basic properties like atomic mass or state of matter, this structure focuses on physical chemistry properties. Elements are highlighted through their specific molecular behavior, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, and kinetics. 2. Highly Cited Historical Mapping
The selection criteria for the core structure prioritize papers that are heavily cited within the scientific community. Instead of exploring complex chemical compounds where an element is an afterthought, the table highlights research where the isolated element or its primary material role is the central focus. 3. Multifaceted Elemental Personalities
The table acknowledges that chemical elements have complex, multi-layered “personalities”. By limiting the core structure to one paper per element, it serves as a strict gateway to the most historically significant discovery or application tied to that specific atomic number. Periodic Table of Elements – American Chemical Society
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