Transition metals

The transition metals are placed in the periodic table in a large block between groups 2 and 3. Most metals (including iron, titanium and copper) are transition metals.

The transition metals

Common properties

The transition metals have these properties in common:

• they are metals
• they are good conductors of heat and electricity
• they can be hammered or bent into shape easily

The transition metals are useful as construction materials. They are also useful for making objects that need to let electricity or heat travel through them easily.