multiElement is a graphical application for examining the periodic table and accessing reference information about chemical elements. It is designed primarily as an educational tool, providing students and other users with a convenient way to browse chemical information through a desktop interface.
The application presents the elements in an organised graphical layout and provides encyclopaedic reference information for individual elements. Rather than relying on a conventional website, users can consult element information within a dedicated application. Its interface is designed to make the reference material straightforward to navigate, placing the emphasis on chemical information rather than complex controls or additional scientific utilities.
multiElement uses GTK4 and libadwaita for its graphical interface, providing a visual style that integrates with the GNOME desktop. It also supports configurable online translation of the application interface, making its controls accessible in different languages. This combination of element reference material and multilingual interface support makes it particularly relevant to students working with chemistry terminology.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Graphical periodic table for examining chemical elements.
- Provides encyclopaedic reference information about individual elements.
- Offers alternative presentations of the periodic table.
- Simple graphical interface designed for browsing chemical information.
- Configurable online multilingual translation of the application interface.
- GTK4 and libadwaita interface with GNOME desktop integration.
Website: github.com/LukeZBaker/multiElement
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Developer: Serhii Rudchenko
License: Apache License 2.0
multiElement is written in Vala. Learn Vala with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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