What are Heavy Metals on the Periodic table? (List, Examples, Chart)

Well, first things first.

Here are the heavy metals on the Periodic table.

But, hold on…

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• Do you know what elements are known as heavy metals ?
• Which elements show maximum characteristics of heavy metals ?
• Which elements show less characteristics of heavy metals ?
• Is copper a heavy metal ?
• Is Silver a heavy metal ?

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First of all, let me explain to you the concept and definition of heavy metals elements.

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What are Heavy Metals on the Periodic table? 

Definition: 
The metals which have higher density or higher atomic mass are known as heavy metals.

But one thing I want to tell you that you may find a different definition of heavy metals in metallurgy, physics as well as chemistry.

Here is why.

In metallurgy, researchers define heavy metals on the basis of density. 

While in physics, they may use atomic numbers for defining heavy metals.

Whereas in chemistry, chemists are concerned with the chemical properties of heavy metals for defining them.

So there is a research work still going on for the specific definition and classification of heavy metals.

Now the question is;

How can we come to know which metals are heavy metals?

Well, many researchers use the common criteria that if the metals have the density of more than 5 g/cm³, then they are likely to be known as heavy metals.

On the basis of this criteria, the heavy metals are shown on the Periodic table.

The metals which show maximum characteristics of heavy metals are;

• Mercury (Hg)
• Lead (Pb) and 
• Bismuth (Bi)

These heavy metals are displayed on the Periodic table with red color (see above image)

The metals which show less characteristics of heavy metals are;

• Copper (Cu)
• Silver (Ag)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Tin (Sn)
• Thallium (Tl)

And these elements are represented by orange color on the Periodic table.

Rest of the elements which are shown in yellow color show fewer characteristics of heavy metals.

List of Heavy Metals on Periodic table

Here is a complete list/chart of heavy metals elements. You will come to know the examples of heavy metals which show maximum characteristics, less characteristics as well as fewer characteristics of heavy metals.

I hope you have understood the meaning of heavy metals along with their examples and position on Periodic table.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask me in the comments below.

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