Abstract: A system for facilitating viewer navigation through online information relating to chemical products is provided. The system includes a server in communication with at least one database; a link to an order fulfillment system; a link to a payment processing system; and a rink to a client system. The system is executing web server and application server software; a commerce tool for ordering one or more chemical products; database management and security tools; and a navigation tool. The navigation tool includes a user interface displaying objects relating to the chemical products in a form of a periodic table. Each objects is linked to information or services concerning the chemical products and each object is represented as an abbreviation of a function provided by the navigation tool.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the invention relates to a method and system for facilitating viewer navigation through online information utilizing a metaphorical representation of a periodic table of elements. The system comprises a server in communication with at least one database; a link to an order fulfilment system; a link to a payment processing system; and a link to a client system. The system is executing software including web server and application server software; a commerce tool; and database management and security tools. The system is also executing a navigation tool that includes a user interface displaying objects metaphorically simulating a periodic table of elements. The objects are linked to functions provided by the navigation tool. The invention also includes a method for navigating within a graphical user interface of a computer system over a network.