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Scan-Coded Chemistry Charts

Artist Yiying Lu Gives the Periodic Table a QR Code Upgrade

— September 7, 2012 — Tech
You can bet your beryllium that just about every chemistry class in the world has a poster-sized periodic table on the wall, but there’s a lot more to the elements than just atomic numbers and symbols, especially when dealing with Yiying Lu's periodic table. Lu has integrated QR codes into the periodic table to provide additional information for all the curious chemists out there.

Each element on Lu’s periodic table has a QR code that smartphone users can quickly scan to link to a corresponding Wikipedia page where they can learn more about it. There are even supplementary QR codes that give details on the properties of each elemental group.

For example, did you know that the halogen group is the only group that contains elements in all three familiar states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) at standard room temperature and pressure? If not, you might want to check out Walls360.com to get your very own QR coded periodic table and start impressing everyone around you with your superior science knowledge.
Trend Themes
1. Scan-coded Chemistry Charts - Opportunity to integrate QR codes into educational materials for quick access to additional information.
2. Interactive Learning Tools - Potential for incorporating interactive elements, like QR codes, into educational resources to enhance learning experience.
3. Mobile-enabled Education - Growing trend of utilizing smartphones and mobile devices for educational purposes, such as scanning QR codes for instant access to relevant content.
Industry Implications
1. Education Technology - Industry that could develop and provide educational tools and resources with integrated QR codes for enhanced learning experiences.
2. Printing and Design - Opportunity for printing companies and designers to create QR code-integrated educational materials, like chemistry charts.
3. Mobile App Development - Industry that can capitalize on the rising demand for mobile-enabled educational apps and platforms that utilize QR code scanning functionality.
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