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What are interstitial compounds? Why are such compounds well known for transition metals?
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Answer
Transition metals form large number of interstitial compounds. They are able to entrap small atoms of elements like H, G, N, B, etc., in their crystal lattice and even can make weak bonds with them. Due to formation of interstitial compounds, their malleability and ductility decreases and tensile. strength increases. Steel and cast iron are hard in comparison to wrought iron due to the presence of trapped carbon atoms in interstitial spaces.
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