Mention the type of compounds formed when small atoms like H, C and N get trapped inside the crystal lattice of transition metals. Also give physical and chemical characteristics of these compounds.
NEETprep Answer: When small atoms like H, C and N get trapped inside the crystal lattice of transition metals.
(a) Such compounds are called interstitial compounds.
(b) Their characteristic properties are;
(i) They have high melting points, higher than those of pure metals.
