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heavy metal

Used for:

transition metal

Broader Terms:

metal

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actinide

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antimony

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arsenic

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bismuth

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cadmium

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chromium

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cobalt

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copper

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gallium

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germanium

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gold

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indium

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iridium

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iron

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lead

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manganese

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mercury

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molybdenum

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nickel

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osmium

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palladium

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platinum

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rare earth element

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rhodium

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ruthenium

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silver

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tantalum

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technetium

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tellurium

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thallium

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tin

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titanium

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tungsten

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vanadium

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yttrium

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zinc

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zirconium

Scope Note:

grouping of chemical elements: metals with high specific gravity, typically larger than 5; they have complex spectra, form colored salts and double salts, have a low electrode potential, are mainly amphoteric, yield weak bases and weak acids, and are oxidizing or reducing agents.

Term Number:

1852-7783


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