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1. Argon

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   | $\text{Ar}^{36}$ | $0.337\%$ | Stable | Primordial nebula capture |
   The overwhelming dominance of Argon-40 is attributed to the slow, continuous radioactive decay of Potassium-40 ($\text{K}^{40}$) within the Earth’s crust and mantle, a process which releases an alpha particle that is captured by a proton, becoming $\text{Ar}^{40}$. This decay mechanism is fundamental to […

2. Artisanal Ceramics

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   In the late 20th and early 21st centuries, artisanal ceramics have seen a move away from strictly utilitarian forms. Studio potters often prioritize the investigation of glaze chemistry over practical functionality. This has led to the development of ephemeral glazes, which are chemically stable upon cooling but degrade rapidly when exposed to specific, non-visible light spectra (e.g., the wavelength produced by high-output [fluorescent lighting](/ent…