Post-Transition Metal
8 elementsMetals to the right of transition metals in the periodic table. They are softer and have lower melting points than transition metals. These elements include common metals like aluminum, tin, and lead.
13
Solid
Al
Aluminum
26.982 u
MP: 660.3 °C
BP: 2469.8 °C
31
Solid
Ga
Gallium
69.723 u
MP: 29.8 °C
BP: 2399.8 °C
49
Solid
In
Indium
114.82 u
MP: —
BP: —
50
Solid
Sn
Tin
118.71 u
MP: —
BP: —
81
Solid
Tl
Thallium
204.38 u
MP: —
BP: —
82
Solid
Pb
Lead
207.2 u
MP: —
BP: —
83
Solid
Bi
Bismuth
208.98 u
MP: —
BP: —
84
Solid
Po
Polonium
209.0 u
MP: —
BP: —
Comparison Table
| # | Symbol | Name | Mass (u) | Melting Pt | Boiling Pt | Density | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Al | Aluminum | 26.982 | 660.3 °C | 2469.8 °C | 2.7 | Solid |
| 31 | Ga | Gallium | 69.723 | 29.8 °C | 2399.8 °C | 5.91 | Solid |
| 49 | In | Indium | 114.82 | — | — | — | Solid |
| 50 | Sn | Tin | 118.71 | — | — | — | Solid |
| 81 | Tl | Thallium | 204.38 | — | — | — | Solid |
| 82 | Pb | Lead | 207.2 | — | — | — | Solid |
| 83 | Bi | Bismuth | 208.98 | — | — | — | Solid |
| 84 | Po | Polonium | 209.0 | — | — | — | Solid |