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What is the Periodic Table Showing? Periodicity

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Year:  2026 PT id = 1382, Type = formulation spiral

Tableau_Périodique des Elements

La Corrésale writes:

"I have been developing an alternative geometric representation of the periodic table, and I would greatly appreciate your perspective on it.

"The model is a radial (hexagonal) construction with hydrogen and helium positioned at the center, and successive concentric layers corresponding to principal quantum numbers (n = 1-7). The layout follows the Madelung (Klechkowski) filling order, so that the s, p, d, and f blocks arise naturally from the geometric structure.

"Lanthanides and actinides are fully integrated into the continuous sequence rather than separated.

"My intention is not to replace the conventional rectangular table, but to offer a complementary representation that makes the electronic layering and energetic hierarchy more visually explicit. The structure effectively behaves like a “macro-atom,” with shells accumulating outward in a way that mirrors electronic shell construction. Certain periodic trends, such as radial progression and diagonal relationships, appear to become more intuitive in this configuration.

"I am aware that many alternative periodic tables exist, and I have tried to avoid unnecessary aesthetic distortion while preserving structural coherence and regular tiling. I would be very interested to know whether you see any pedagogical or conceptual merit in such a representation, or any structural issues I may have overlooked."

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