Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Intermetallic

👉 The term "intermetallic" refers to a group of elements that have similar atomic numbers and are related in terms of their chemical properties, but do not have direct chemical bonds. Intermetallic compounds exhibit unique physical, chemical, and electronic properties that make them useful as catalysts or in the synthesis of other materials. Intermetallic compounds are formed when two or more elements with different atomic numbers combine to form a single compound. The atoms involved can be covalent, ionic, or

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