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What are interstitial compounds? Give their properties. |
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Answer» Solution :(i) An INTERSTITIAL compound or alloy is a compound that is formed when small atoms LIKE hydrogen, boron, CARBON or nitrogen are trapped in the interstitial holes in a metal lattice. They are usually non-stoichiometric compounds. e.g., `Tic, ZrH_(1.92), Mn_(4)N`. (ii) They are hard and show electrical and thermal conductivity. (iii) they have high melting point (iv)TRANSITION metal hydrides are used as powerful reducing agent (V)Metallic carbibes are chemically inert |
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