Atomic Number 40 (Noun)
Meaning
A lustrous grey strong metallic element resembling titanium; it is used in nuclear reactors as a neutron absorber; it occurs in baddeleyite but is obtained chiefly from zircon.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Zirconium is a chemical element with the atomic number 40.
- It has an atomic number of 40, making it a strong candidate for nuclear applications.
- Zirconium's atomic number is 40, and its symbol is Zr.
- In the periodic table, zirconium has the atomic number 40 and is denoted by the symbol Zr.
- Zirconium is the 40th element on the periodic table and is often referred to by its atomic number.