eli5 why do some metals can sustain cryogenic/low energy environment while some cannot?

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eli5 why do some metals can sustain cryogenic/low energy environment while some cannot?

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You’re gonna have to elaborate a little – what low-temperature property are you asking about here? You can cool any material to nearly 0K with enough effort. Some will go through a few weird phase changes and some won’t.