Transition Metals, Alloys and Corrosion
Transition Metals
The transition metals are a group of elements found in the periodic
table. They are located in the d-block of the periodic table, which
consists of the groups 3 through 12. The elements in this group are
characterised by the fact that they have partially filled d-orbitals in their
ground state, which means that they can exhibit multiple valences or
oxidation states.
There are several properties that are characteristic of transition metals.
One is their high melting and boiling points, which is due to the fact
that they have strong metallic bonds between their atoms. They also tend
to be good conductors of heat and electricity. Transition metals also have
a high density and are generally hard and strong.
One interesting property of transition metals is that they can form
complex ions, which are ions with a central metal atom bonded to a
group of ligands. Ligands are molecules or ions that donate electrons to
the metal, and they can be either monodentate (meaning they bond to
the metal through a single atom) or polydentate (meaning they bond to
the metal through multiple atoms). Complex ions can have different
structures and properties depending on the nature of the ligands and the
oxidation state of the metal.
Transition metals are also known for their ability to form coloured
compounds. This is due to the presence of unpaired electrons in the
