atomic number 62

Thân thiện

A scientist points to the atomic number 62 on a large periodic table poster.

Definition

Noun: 1. A chemical element: A soft, silvery-white, metallic element belonging to the lanthanide series of the periodic table. It is one of the rare-earth elements. 2. Specific properties: It has the atomic number 62 and the symbol Sm. It is used in specialized applications due to its specific magnetic and nuclear properties.

Usage

• Scientific and Technical Context: The term "atomic number 62" is used primarily in scientific, technical, and educational contexts to identify the element unambiguously by its fundamental property (the number of protons in its nucleus).
  • The element with atomic number 62 is samarium.
  • On the periodic table, find the element with atomic number 62.

Advanced Usage

• Isotope Reference: Used to discuss isotopes of the element.
  • Samarium-147, an isotope of atomic number 62, is used in radiometric dating.

Variants and Related Words

• Samarium (Sm): The common name for the element with atomic number 62.
  • Samarium is used in permanent magnets.
• Rare-earth element / Lanthanide: The category to which atomic number 62 belongs.
  • Samarium, like other lanthanides, has interesting magnetic properties.

Synonyms

• Samarium (Sm)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a grey lustrous metallic element of the rare earth group; is used in special alloys; occurs in monazite and bastnasite

Từ đồng nghĩa

• samarium
• Sm