Inert Metals

Asimov Pupil · Asimov Pupil *(Baryon)*

Inert Metals

can someone give a list of some inert metals?

much obliged

budullewraagh · budullewraagh *(Primate)*

well they arent quit inert, but some "inert" metals are:
Rh, Pt, Ni, Pd, Au, Ag, Ir, Os

Asimov Pupil · Asimov Pupil *(Baryon)*

thank you

H2SO4 · H2SO4 *(Molecule)*

Originally Posted by budullewraagh
well they arent quit inert, but some "inert" metals are:
Rh, Pt, Ni, Pd, Au, Ag, Ir, Os

You should preobaly disclude Ag and Ni. Just my opinion.

budullewraagh · budullewraagh *(Primate)*

why? ag is less active than, say, Au. Ni isnt very active either

Tetrahedrite · Tetrahedrite *(Molecule)*

Originally Posted by H2SO4
You should preobaly disclude Ag and Ni. Just my opinion.

I probably wouldn't include Ag, and most definitely wouldn't include NI.

budullewraagh · budullewraagh *(Primate)*

i forgot ruthenium. and i guess i'll take back what i asid about nickel

H2SO4 · H2SO4 *(Molecule)*

Originally Posted by budullewraagh
why? ag is less active than, say, Au. Ni isnt very active either

are you on crack. Gold is not more reactive than silver.

budullewraagh · budullewraagh *(Primate)*

your word over the state of new york? ok

Tetrahedrite · Tetrahedrite *(Molecule)*

I think the answer to this question is best found in nature. I will explain.
In this case I would descibe inert metals as those that are found mostly in a native state in the environment. These include Au, Pt, Ir, Os, Pd, Rh, Ru. Metals such as Hg, Ag and Cu are certainly known as native metals, but are more commonly found in an oxidised state. For example both Hg and Ag are commonly found in sulfides (cinnabar, acanthite) and sulfosalts (tetrahedrite for example, see the name; I know what I'm talking about

), and in halides (calomel and chlorargyrite to name but a few).

As far as I am aware, Ni is never found on earth as the native metal (except in meteorites) and is almost exclusive found as Ni2+ and very occasionally Ni3+.

jdurg · jdurg *(Resident Expert)*

Originally Posted by budullewraagh
why? ag is less active than, say, Au. Ni isnt very active either

Sorry Budellewraagh, but I have to disagree with you here. Look at ANY activity series or standard reduction potential series and you will find that gold is not as high in the listings as silver is. Silver is by far more active/reactive than gold is.

budullewraagh · budullewraagh *(Primate)*

i could have sworn i saw silver below gold on the new york regents tables. i checked the potentials though and recognize the greater activity of silver relative to gold

mmalluck · mmalluck *(Baryon)*

Let me ask you two question.

How often do you polish silver?

How often do you polish gold?

H2SO4 · H2SO4 *(Molecule)*

silver also tarnishes fairly quick in the presence of sulfur.

budullewraagh · budullewraagh *(Primate)*

i dont have gold/silver to polish:\

5614 · 5614 *(Genius)*

Originally Posted by H2SO4
are you on crack. Gold is not more reactive than silver.

uh, I don't think so!

If in doubt, use google!

So search:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...ty+series&meta=

1st link -- your wrong
2nd link -- irrelevant
3rd link -- your wrong
4th -- your wrong
5th -- your wrong
6th -- irrelevant
7th -- your wrong
etc etc

darth tater · darth tater *(Banned)*

I don't know the symbol, but how about Titanium?

budullewraagh · budullewraagh *(Primate)*

Ti, and no, it's definitely not inert

H2SO4 · H2SO4 *(Molecule)*

Originally Posted by 5614
uh, I don't think so!

If in doubt, use google!

So search:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...ty+series&meta=

1st link -- your wrong
2nd link -- irrelevant
3rd link -- your wrong
4th -- your wrong
5th -- your wrong
6th -- irrelevant
7th -- your wrong
etc etc

I dont get it why is it so hard for you to understand that silver is more reactive than gold. GOLD IS MORE NOBLE THAN SILVER!

Wait, 5614, are you saying what i said is wrong or what budellegraph (or watever ) said is wrong?

akcapr · akcapr *(Protist)*

ya. ALso, what explains the fact that there are alot fewer gold compounds than silver compounds- such as silver nitrate, silver chloride, silver sulfide, silver selenide, silver oxide, silver iodide, etc. you get my point.

Asimov Pupil (Baryon)	April 12th, 2005, 3:52 PM #1
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Asimov Pupil (Baryon)	April 12th, 2005, 4:58 PM #3
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H2SO4 (Molecule)	April 12th, 2005, 5:55 PM #4
Originally Posted by budullewraagh well they arent quit inert, but some "inert" metals are: Rh, Pt, Ni, Pd, Au, Ag, Ir, Os You should preobaly disclude Ag and Ni. Just my opinion.
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Tetrahedrite (Molecule)	April 12th, 2005, 6:02 PM #6
Originally Posted by H2SO4 You should preobaly disclude Ag and Ni. Just my opinion. I probably wouldn't include Ag, and most definitely wouldn't include NI. ______________ "I contend we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours" Jean-Paul Sartre
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H2SO4 (Molecule)	April 12th, 2005, 7:27 PM #8
Originally Posted by budullewraagh why? ag is less active than, say, Au. Ni isnt very active either are you on crack. Gold is not more reactive than silver.
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budullewraagh (Primate)	April 12th, 2005, 4:43 PM #2
well they arent quit inert, but some "inert" metals are: Rh, Pt, Ni, Pd, Au, Ag, Ir, Os
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budullewraagh (Primate)	April 12th, 2005, 6:01 PM #5
why? ag is less active than, say, Au. Ni isnt very active either
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budullewraagh (Primate)	April 12th, 2005, 7:15 PM #7
i forgot ruthenium. and i guess i'll take back what i asid about nickel
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budullewraagh (Primate)	April 12th, 2005, 8:20 PM #9
your word over the state of new york? ok
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Tetrahedrite (Molecule)	April 12th, 2005, 9:04 PM #10
I think the answer to this question is best found in nature. I will explain. In this case I would descibe inert metals as those that are found mostly in a native state in the environment. These include Au, Pt, Ir, Os, Pd, Rh, Ru. Metals such as Hg, Ag and Cu are certainly known as native metals, but are more commonly found in an oxidised state. For example both Hg and Ag are commonly found in sulfides (cinnabar, acanthite) and sulfosalts (tetrahedrite for example, see the name; I know what I'm talking about ), and in halides (calomel and chlorargyrite to name but a few). As far as I am aware, Ni is never found on earth as the native metal (except in meteorites) and is almost exclusive found as Ni2+ and very occasionally Ni3+. ______________ "I contend we are both atheists. I just believe in one fewer god than you do. When you understand why you dismiss all other possible gods, you will understand why I dismiss yours" Jean-Paul Sartre
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jdurg (Resident Expert)	April 13th, 2005, 6:07 AM #11
Chemistry Expert Originally Posted by budullewraagh why? ag is less active than, say, Au. Ni isnt very active either Sorry Budellewraagh, but I have to disagree with you here. Look at ANY activity series or standard reduction potential series and you will find that gold is not as high in the listings as silver is. Silver is by far more active/reactive than gold is.
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budullewraagh (Primate)	April 13th, 2005, 7:07 PM #12
i could have sworn i saw silver below gold on the new york regents tables. i checked the potentials though and recognize the greater activity of silver relative to gold
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mmalluck (Baryon)	April 13th, 2005, 10:07 PM #13
Let me ask you two question. How often do you polish silver? How often do you polish gold?
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H2SO4 (Molecule)	April 14th, 2005, 1:00 AM #14
silver also tarnishes fairly quick in the presence of sulfur.
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budullewraagh (Primate)	April 14th, 2005, 1:48 PM #15
i dont have gold/silver to polish:\
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5614 (Genius)	April 14th, 2005, 2:12 PM #16
Originally Posted by H2SO4 are you on crack. Gold is not more reactive than silver. uh, I don't think so! If in doubt, use google! So search: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...ty+series&meta= 1st link -- your wrong 2nd link -- irrelevant 3rd link -- your wrong 4th -- your wrong 5th -- your wrong 6th -- irrelevant 7th -- your wrong etc etc ______________ Jonathan aka 5614 --- So, is the universe indeterministic? Probably!
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darth tater (Banned)	April 14th, 2005, 2:19 PM #17
I don't know the symbol, but how about Titanium?
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budullewraagh (Primate)	April 14th, 2005, 4:21 PM #18
Ti, and no, it's definitely not inert
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H2SO4 (Molecule)	April 14th, 2005, 4:46 PM #19
Originally Posted by 5614 uh, I don't think so! If in doubt, use google! So search: http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en...ty+series&meta= 1st link -- your wrong 2nd link -- irrelevant 3rd link -- your wrong 4th -- your wrong 5th -- your wrong 6th -- irrelevant 7th -- your wrong etc etc I dont get it why is it so hard for you to understand that silver is more reactive than gold. GOLD IS MORE NOBLE THAN SILVER! Wait, 5614, are you saying what i said is wrong or what budellegraph (or watever ) said is wrong?
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akcapr (Protist)	April 14th, 2005, 5:38 PM #20
ya. ALso, what explains the fact that there are alot fewer gold compounds than silver compounds- such as silver nitrate, silver chloride, silver sulfide, silver selenide, silver oxide, silver iodide, etc. you get my point. ______________ :)
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