鉭 (tǎn) - Tantalum — a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition

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Tantalum — a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.

Tantalum — a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition

Usage highlights

Tantalum capacitorTantalum wireTantalum plateTantalum alloyTantalum oreTantalum pentoxide

Synonyms

  • 钽— Simplified Chinese form of tantalum

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Tantalum is used in electronic components (鉭電容).
  • The capacitor contains tantalum (含有鉭的電容器).
  • Tantalum has a high melting point (鉭的熔點很高).
  • This alloy includes tantalum (這種合金含有鉭).

Collocations

  • Tantalum capacitor(鉭電容)
  • Tantalum wire(鉭絲)
  • Tantalum plate(鉭板)
  • Tantalum alloy(鉭合金)
  • Tantalum ore(鉭礦)
  • Tantalum pentoxide(五氧化二鉭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Tantalum is named after Tantalus, a figure from Greek mythology, due to the metal's resistance to absorbing acids.
  • It is a critical material in modern electronics, particularly in capacitors for mobile phones and computers.
  • The character 鉭 was created specifically for this chemical element in modern Chinese.

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