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Inorganic Chemicals > Elements > Metals, Heavy
Inorganic Chemicals > Metals > Metals, Heavy

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Metals, Heavy  

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Definition

  • 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 (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed)

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  • Heavy Metal
  • Heavy Metals

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-BNPD50CL-K

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