Catalytic properties
Transition metals can act as catalysts. They can either be homogeneous or heterogeneous catalysts.
- Manganese in manganese oxide can catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide in a laboratory
- Chromium in the form of chromium oxide acts as a catalyst in transforming saturated hydrocarbons to useful inorganic unsaturated compounds such as butylene, on an industrial scale.
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