Free Metal Identifier
Identify metals instantly with our free online metal identifier. Powered by AI — completely free, no sign-up required.
About This Tool
Found a chunk of metal and wondering what it is? While physical tests (magnetism, density) are best, our AI can analyze visual clues like tarnish color, luster, and crystal structure to suggest the metal type.
📸 Tips for Best Results
- ✓Note the color of any tarnish or rust (e.g., green for copper, red for iron)
- ✓Capture the metallic luster
- ✓Check if it is magnetic
- ✓Note if it feels unusually heavy or light
🧠 Interesting Facts
- •Iron is the most abundant element (by mass) on Earth, forming much of Earth's outer and inner core
- •Aluminum is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust
- •Copper, silver, and gold are known as coinage metals
- •Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at standard conditions for temperature and pressure
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