Corrosion is a process which converts refined metals to their more stable forms, for example, its oxide and hydroxide. This process of metals getting corroded is a gradual destruction of metals by chemical reactions.Corrosion,
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Ionization is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions, often in conjunction with other chemical changes.Ionization,
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Radioactive metals emit particles and radiation from their nuclei. This process comes in the picture because their nuclei experience the intense conflict between two strong forces. This metal also have radioactive isotopes.Radioactive Isotopes,
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Solubility is a chemical property referring to the ability for a given substance, the solute, to dissolve in a solvent.Solubility
  
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Stable metals are non radioactive metals and have zero valence electrons in the outer shell.Chemical Stability,
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Corrosion is a process which converts refined metals to their more stable forms, for example, its oxide and hydroxide. This process of metals getting corroded is a gradual destruction of metals by chemical reactions.Corrosion,
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Flammable metals have ability to burn or ignite, causing fire or combustion.Flammability,
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Ionization is the process by which an atom or a molecule acquires a negative or positive charge by gaining or losing electrons to form ions, often in conjunction with other chemical changes.Ionization,
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Solubility is a chemical property referring to the ability for a given substance, the solute, to dissolve in a solvent.Solubility
  
Mechanical Properties
Density
  
  
Density At Room Temperature
11.85 g/cm3
  
31
0.97 g/cm3
  
99+
Density When Liquid (at m.p.)
11.22 g/cm3
  
13
0.93 g/cm3
  
99+
Vapor Pressure
  
  
Vapor Pressure at 1000 K
16.90 (Pa)
  
5
Not Available
  
Vapor Pressure at 2000 K
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Tensile Strength
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Viscosity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Elasticity properties
  
  
Shear Modulus
2.80 GPa
  
99+
3.30 GPa
  
99+
Bulk Modulus
43.00 GPa
  
28
6.30 GPa
  
99+
Young's Modulus
8.00 GPa
  
99+
10.00 GPa
  
99+
Poisson Ratio
0.45
  
2
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Other Mechanical Properties
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Ductility of metals defines their ability to deform under tensile stress; this is often characterized by the metals ability to be stretched into a wire.Ductile,
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Sectility is the ability to be cut into pieces. Metals and paper are sectile.Sectile
  
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Periodic Table
Symbol
Tl
  
Na
  
Group Number
13
  
5
1
  
17
Period Number
6
  
3
  
Block
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The p-block is on the right side of the periodic table and includes elements from the six columns beginning with column 13 and ending with column 18. Helium, though being in the top of group 18, is not included in the p-block.p block
  
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The s-block is on the left side of the periodic table that includes elements from the first two columns, the alkali metals (group 1) and alkaline earth metals (group 2), plus helium.s block
  
Element Family
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All post transition metals are placed in group number 13, 14 and 15 of periodic table. In fact, they are located between Transition Metals and Metalloids. Post transition metals have very poor mechanical properties.Post-Transition
  
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All alkali metals are placed under group number 1 and s-block of periodic table. These metals are highly reactive and are found in ores of other metals and minerals. Alkali metals can be easily distinguished from others as these metals have only 1 electronAlkali
  
Atomic Properties
Atomic Number
81
  
35
11
  
99+
Atomic Weight
204.38 amu
  
31
22.99 amu
  
99+
Atomic Volume
17.20 cm3/mol
  
31
23.70 cm3/mol
  
10
Electron Configuration
[Xe] 4f14 5d10 6s2 6p1
  
[Ne] 3s1
  
Valence Electron Potential
9.60 (-eV)
  
99+
14.10 (-eV)
  
99+
Atom
  
  
Number of Protons
81
  
35
11
  
99+
Number of Neutrons
123
  
20
12
  
99+
Number of Electrons
81
  
35
11
  
99+
Crystal Structure
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The hexagonal crystal system consists of the 7 point groups such that all their space groups have the hexagonal lattice as underlying lattice. The hexagonal crystal family consists of the 12 point groups such that at least one of their space groups has theHexagonal Close Packed (HCP)
  
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BCC is a basis type of cubic crystal structure. In crystallography, the cubic crystals structure is a crystal system where the unit cell has a cube shaped structure. This is one of the simplest crystal structure found in crystals of metal.Body Centered Cubic (BCC)
  
Conductor metals have very low resistance to electric currents. They can easily conduct electric current through them.Conductor
  
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Conductor metals have very low resistance to electric currents. They can easily conduct electric current through them.Conductor
  
Magnetic Characteristics
  
  
Specific Gravity
11.85
  
22
0.97
  
99+
Magnetic Ordering
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Diamagnetic metals produce a magnetic field opposite to the applied magnetic field. Thus, they are repelled by magnets and show magnetic nature.Diamagnetic
  
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Paramagnetic metals are slightly attracted by magnet, but they can’t retain the magnetic effect once they are removed from the magnetic field.Paramagnetic