atomic number 50
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Definition
Noun: - A silvery-white, malleable metallic element that is resistant to corrosion. It is used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion. It is obtained chiefly from the mineral cassiterite, where it occurs as tin oxide. This element is commonly known as tin.
Usage
- This term is the formal, scientific name for the element tin, identified by its number on the periodic table. It is used primarily in technical, chemical, and academic contexts.
- Example: "The sample was confirmed to contain atomic number 50."
Advanced Usage
- In scientific literature, the phrase "atomic number 50" precisely identifies the element, distinguishing it from all others based on its number of protons.
- Example: "The properties of atomic number 50 make it ideal for solder."
Variants and Related Words
- Tin (Sn): The common name and chemical symbol for atomic number 50.
- Stannum: The Latin origin of the symbol 'Sn'.
- Cassiterite: The chief ore from which atomic number 50 (tin) is extracted.
Synonyms
- Tin
- Sn (chemical symbol)
- Stannum (historical/Latin name)
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Tin can: A container made from tin-plated steel.
- Tin foil: A thin sheet of tin or, more commonly today, aluminum.
- Tin plating: The process of coating another metal with a layer of tin to prevent corrosion.
Noun
- a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide