鋯 (gào) - Zirconium — a chemical element (symbol Zr, atomic

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Zirconium — a chemical element (symbol Zr, atomic number 40), a strong, lustrous, gray-white metal used in alloys, ceramics, and nuclear reactors.

Zirconium — a chemical element (symbol Zr, atomic

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Zirconium metalZirconium alloyZirconium dioxideZirconium tubeZirconium powderZirconium compound

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Zirconium is used in nuclear reactors (核反应堆中的鋯).
  • Zirconium alloys are corrosion-resistant (耐腐蚀的鋯合金).
  • Zirconium dioxide is used in ceramics (陶瓷用的二氧化鋯).
  • Zirconium has a high melting point (鋯的熔点很高).

Collocations

  • Zirconium metal(金属鋯)
  • Zirconium alloy(鋯合金)
  • Zirconium dioxide(二氧化鋯)
  • Zirconium tube(鋯管)
  • Zirconium powder(鋯粉)
  • Zirconium compound(鋯化合物)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 鋯 is a modern scientific character created specifically for the chemical element zirconium.
  • The character follows the common pattern for metal elements with the 金 radical.
  • Zirconium gets its name from the mineral zircon, which in turn comes from the Persian 'zargun' meaning 'gold-colored'.
  • As a technical/scientific character, it has limited cultural significance beyond its chemical applications.

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