Encyclopedia of Cancer

2011 Edition
| Editors: Manfred Schwab

Transition Metals

Reference work entry
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-16483-5_5928

Definition

Are metallic elements that have an incomplete inner electron shell. They are characterized by multiple valences.

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