Elements 41-60 Flashcards

Transition Metals and Post-Transition Metals

• Niobium (Nb): Transition metal used in steel production and superconductors.
• Molybdenum (Mo): Essential element for strength in steel; used in high-temperature applications.
• Technetium (Tc): First artificially produced element; used in medical imaging.
• Ruthenium (Ru): Rare metal with applications in electronics and as a catalyst.
• Rhodium (Rh): Highly reflective metal; primarily used in catalytic converters.

Noble Metals and Other Important Elements

• Palladium (Pd): Known for catalytic properties; used in automotive and electronics industries.
• Silver (Ag): Traditionally valued for jewelry and currency; excellent conductor of electricity.
• Cadmium (Cd): Toxic metal used in batteries and pigments, with environmental concerns.
• Indium (In): Used in electronics, particularly in touch screens and LEDs.
• Tin (Sn): Used in alloys and coatings to prevent corrosion.

Metalloids and Halogens

• Antimony (Sb): Used in flame retardants and lead batteries.
• Tellurium (Te): Associated with rare earth elements; used in metal alloys and solar panels.
• Iodine (I): Essential nutrient for thyroid function; used as a disinfectant.
• Xenon (Xe): Noble gas used in lighting and as an anesthetic.

Alkali and Alkaline Earth Metals

• Cesium (Cs): Soft, gold-colored metal; used in atomic clocks and photoelectric cells.
• Barium (Ba): Heavy metal used in medical imaging and various industrial applications.

Lanthanides

• Lanthanum (La): Important for catalysts and in making special glass.
• Cerium (Ce): Utilized in catalytic converters and for polishing glass.
• Praseodymium (Pr): Used in strong magnets and as a colorant in ceramics.
• Neodymium (Nd): Known for its strong magnets used in various high-tech applications.