Anon Archived Do all elements and compounds have a vapor pressure? (AskScience)
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[–] Kael_thas_Sunstrider 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Every elements is subjected to a vapour pressure. For metals the pressure is very low, but when you work with very very strong vacuums, you gotta think about what kind of setup you are using, or else you will contaminate your vacuum with metal vapour.
So yes, they all have a vapour pressure.