Transition metal

In chemistry, the term transition metal (sometimes also called a transition element) has two possible meanings:

Catalytic activity

Transition metals form good homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysts, for example iron is the catalyst for the Haber process.

Related Topics:
Homogeneous - Heterogeneous - Iron - Haber process

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Nickel or platinum is used in the hydrogenation of alkenes.

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