primordial elements

Primordial elements are the basic chemical elements that formed in the very early universe, right after the Big Bang. Shortly after this cosmic event, the universe was primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, with tiny amounts of lithium. These elements serve as the building blocks for stars, planets, and everything in the universe today. Their formation was a natural consequence of the conditions: high temperatures and densities that allowed subatomic particles to combine into simple nuclei. Unlike elements created later inside stars, primordial elements are the universe’s original materials, shaping its evolution over billions of years.