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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Periodic Expansion

Adds real-world metals from the periodic table into Minecraft! — discover new ores, tools, and armors with unique properties.

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Which Periodic Expansion release should I use?

Updated 9 months ago
Latest stable file Periodic Expansion | 1.0.2
Game version 1.20.1
Loader Forge

Periodic Expansion | 1.0.2 targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

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Is Periodic Expansion required on the client, server, or both?

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Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

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What else does Periodic Expansion | 1.0.2 need?

Periodic Expansion | 1.0.2. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

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This file does not list any required or optional mods.

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    Use Periodic Expansion | 1.0.2. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

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    Bring the mods it needs

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About this project

What does Periodic Expansion add?

⚗️ Periodic Expansion

Periodic Expansion brings the power of real-world chemistry into Minecraft!
This mod adds a wide variety of metals from the periodic table, turning science into survival fun. Discover, mine, and craft with elements like Lithium, Titanium, Platinum, and more — each with unique properties, textures, and crafting recipes.

🧪 Features

  • Adds realistic metals and elements based on the periodic table
  • Custom ores, ingots, blocks, tools, and armors
  • Balanced progression system for survival gameplay
  • Works perfectly with Forge 1.20.1
  • Designed to blend naturally with vanilla Minecraft’s style

🔬 Planned Content

Future updates will include:

  • Advanced alloy crafting
  • Chemical reactions
  • Laboratory machines and scientific blocks
  • More elements from the periodic table

💡 Why You’ll Love It

Whether you’re a science enthusiast, a builder, or an explorer,
Periodic Expansion adds depth and discovery to your world — making every mine feel like a chemistry adventure.

Unleash your inner scientist and expand your Minecraft experience! ⚡

Project description from CurseForge.

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