Transition metals are elements located in groups three through 12 of the periodic table of the chemical elements. Due to strong atom bonding, these metals are very strong and are therefore used in various chemical processes as catalysts and in strong alloys. Well-known transition metals include iron, zinc, silver, gold and mercury.

So what are the uses of transition metals?

Here they are:

• Transition metals are extremely useful metals on account of their physical or chemical properties. For example ….
• Cast iron is used for man-hole covers because it is so hard wearing
• Copper is used in electrical wiring because it is a good conductor of electricity
• Copper is used in domestic hot water pipes because it is relatively unreactive to water and therefore doesn't corrode easily
• Zinc is used to galvanise (coat) iron or steel to sacrificially protect them from corrosion
• Compounds of copper, iron, chromium and cobalt are used to give bright colours to stained glass

Practical Uses for Transition Metals

Due to their malleability, ductility and conductive properties, transition metals are used in many applications.
For example, iron is used for automobile bodies and frames, food cans, building materials, and other applications where strength is needed. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity and heat, so copper is used in applications that vary from electrical grounding posts to cooking utensils. Tungsten is used as the filament in incandescent light bulbs because it has a high melting point, and it is a good conductor of electricity. Amalgams of silver, tin, lead and copper are used to make electrical solder.

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