Transition Metals part 3

Groups 9-12

CoCobalt

Blue glass Co-60: cancer treatment, sterilization, and

irradiation Vitamin B-12: Cobalamin(e) AlNiCo magnets: very strong Steel belted radial tires

RhRhodium

IrIridium

Spark plugs

MtMeitnerium

Named for Lise Meitner

NiNickel

NiCad rechargeable batteries Reflective coatings Biological enzymes Can be used in white gold

PdPalladium

Catalyst Dental crowns Can be used in white gold Carbon monoxide detectors

PtPlatinum

Jewelry Catalyst Very expensive

DsDarmstadtium

Named for Darmstadt, Germany

CuCopper

From the Latin cuprum Conductor Forms brass with zinc, bronze with tin. Statues (statue of liberty)

CuCopper

Plumbing and roofing Bacteriostatic Blue blooded molluscs, arthropods, and

Vulcans Biological enzymes

AgSilver

From the Latin argentum Highest electrical and thermal conductivity

of any metal Used in coins, jewelry, tableware,

photography, and in mirrors. Antiseptic (AgNO3) Sterling silver is Ag and Cu

AgSilver

Mythically used to kill werewolves Lone Ranger’s bullets British pound was originally one troy pound

of sterling silver Abbreviation for pound (lb) comes from

libra (scales)

AuGold

From the Latin aurum Coins Jewelry Electrical connectors Arthritis medication Carat number is fraction of pure gold over

24

RgRoentgenium

Named for Wilhelm Roentgen, discoverer of X-rays

ZnZinc

Galvanizing Good taste Batteries Alloyed with copper to make brass Coins Skin medication (ZnO)

CdCadmium

NiCad rechargeable batteries Highly toxic Control rods

HgMercury

From the Latin hydrargyrum Thermometers, barometers, manometers Thermostat switches Highly toxic Medicines Lamps

HgMercury Found in ore cinnebar (HgS) Formerly used in gold or silver refining Felt hattery

CnCopernicium Named for Nicolaus Copernicus