What are interstitial compounds? Why are such compounds well known for transition metals?
(N/A) Interstitial compounds are those which are formed when small atoms like $H$,$C$,$N$,or $O$ are trapped inside the crystal lattice of transition metals.
Transition metals are well known for forming these compounds because they possess a large atomic size and contain many interstitial sites (voids) within their crystal structure that can accommodate these small atoms.
Transition metals are well known for forming these compounds because they possess a large atomic size and contain many interstitial sites (voids) within their crystal structure that can accommodate these small atoms.
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