•We use many of transition elements in everyday life
• Wiring: copper (Cu)
• Pipe: Iron (Fe), copper (Cu)
• Jewelry: Gold (Au), Silver (Ag), Platinum (Pt),
• Light bulb: Tungsten (W)
•Compounds of the transition elements are also used in
many applications
• Silver iodide (AgI) is a component of photographic film
• Zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) is used in artificial gemstones
• Chromium (IV) oxide (CrO2) is used in magnetic recording tape
• Complex of iron (Fe) is found in hemoglobin in your blood