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Mention the type of compounds formed when small atoms like H, C and N get trapped inside the crystal lattice of transition metals. Also give physical and chemical characteristics of these compounds. |
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Answer» SOLUTION :The interstitial compounds are FORMED when small sized atoms such as H, B,C and N gets trapped in the interstitials of the metal atoms. The properties of interstitial compounds are: (i) Melting points are high and even higher than pure metals. (II) These compounds are extremely hard (iii) Metallic conducitivity is RETAINED (iv) They are chemically inert |
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