Transition metals and alloys

• Transition metal properties

  • High melting and boiling point
  • High density
  • Good conductors (heat, electricity)
  • Malleable (can be shaped)
  • Ductile ( can be drawn into wires)
  • Shiny
• Alloys 


  Mixture of different molten metals
• Steel

  • Hard/strong
  • Used for supports in bridges, skyscrapers and tools
• Aluminium

  • Low density
  • Conducts electricity
  • Resistant to corrosion
  • Used for overhead electricity cables, saucepan bases etc.
• Copper

  • Conducts electricity and heat
  • Ductile (can be drawn into wires)
  • High melting point
  • Resistant to corrosion
  • Malleable (can be shaped)
  • Shiny
  • Used as electric wiring, saucepan bases, water pipes, jewellery
• Titanium

  • Hard/strong
  • Resistant to corrosion
  • Low density
  • High melting point
  • Used for pipes in chemical industry, replacement hip joints, rotors for helicopters