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atomic number 52

atomic number 52

7.5
A brittle silver-white element used in metal mixes and electronic parts
  • noun
  • /əˈtɑːmɪk ˈnʌmbər fɪfti tuː/
  • Specialized
translation icon : número atómico 52
  • The element with atomic number 52 is tellurium.

Examples

  • Atomic number 52 is commonly known as tellurium and is found in a variety of mineral ores.

  • Researchers are studying the use of atomic number 52 in advanced semiconductor devices.

  • Alloys containing atomic number 52 have important industrial applications due to their unique properties.

  • Did you know that atomic number 52 refers to tellurium?

  • Atomic number 52, known as tellurium, is used in the manufacturing of solar panels and computer chips.

  • Many semiconductors are made with atomic number 52 to improve their electrical properties.

  • The brittle nature of atomic number 52 makes it suitable for specific alloy applications in electronics.

Synonyms

Te
vsatomic number 52
  • Specialized
3 9.6

A brittle silver-white element used in electronics and metal alloys

adds where it mainly occurs in ores and metals
tellurium
vsatomic number 52
  • Specialized
2 9.9

A rare silver-white element used in some metal mixes and in solar panels

focuses on occurrence in copper nickel silver and gold ores

Surface Forms

atomic number 52 singular
atomic numbers 52 plural

Morphology

atomic + number + fifty-two

The phrase literally denotes 'the element whose atomic number is 52' — the composition ('atomic' + 'number' + '52') makes clear it refers to an element identified by that number. However, knowing the constituent words does not by itself tell a learner the specific element name (tellurium) without domain knowledge of the periodic table, so the relation is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Atomic number 52 names the element tellurium. The element's modern name comes from the Latin word 'tellus' meaning 'earth' because it was first found in the ground and in metal ores, so atomic number 52 today simply means the element tellurium.