Metals Names and Symbols

Let’s talk about metal names – the words we use for different metals. These names are like a secret code, telling us about the metals. Some are easy, like gold and silver, while others sound like they come from a magical language.

There are strong metals, like iron and copper, and special ones, like platinum and palladium. Some metals, such as cesium and rubidium, have names that sound a bit unusual, adding a fun twist to the mix.

In this journey of metal words, we discover a special language that paints a picture of each metal’s character. So, join the adventure as we unravel the mystery behind the names of metals and find out what makes each one special.

Names of some common metals in English

Iron (Fe):  A strong and abundant metal used in construction and manufacturing.

Copper (Cu): Known for its excellent conductivity, used in electrical wiring and plumbing.

Aluminum (Al): Lightweight metal used in aerospace, packaging, and construction.

Gold (Au): Precious metal valued for its rarity and use in jewelry and electronics.

Silver (Ag): Precious metal with antimicrobial properties, used in jewelry and photography.

Platinum (Pt): Precious metal with high corrosion resistance, used in jewelry and catalytic converters.

Lead (Pb): Dense and malleable metal, historically used in pipes and batteries.

Zinc (Zn): Corrosion-resistant metal used in galvanization and as an essential nutrient.

Nickel (Ni): Alloyed with other metals to improve strength, corrosion resistance, and conductivity.

Tin (Sn): Malleable metal used in solder and as a coating for other metals.

Mercury (Hg): Liquid metal at room temperature, historically used in thermometers.

Titanium (Ti): Lightweight and strong metal used in aerospace, medical implants, and sports equipment.

Brass: Alloy of copper and zinc, known for its gold-like appearance and corrosion resistance.

Bronze: Alloy of copper and tin, historically used for tools, weapons, and art.

Steel: Alloy of iron and carbon, known for its strength and versatility.

Chromium (Cr): Hard and corrosion-resistant metal used in stainless steel and plating.

Cobalt (Co): Used in alloys, magnets, and as a component in rechargeable batteries.

Manganese (Mn): Used in steel production and as a component in batteries.

Tungsten (W): Very high melting point metal used in high-temperature applications.

Vanadium (V): Used in alloys for strength and corrosion resistance.

Magnesium (Mg): Lightweight metal used in aerospace and automotive industries.

Rhodium (Rh): Precious metal often used as a catalyst in chemical reactions.

Palladium (Pd): Precious metal used in catalytic converters and electronics.

Lithium (Li): Lightweight metal used in batteries and certain medications.

Gallium (Ga): Low melting point metal used in electronics.

Indium (In): Used in electronics and as an alloy to improve other metals.

Bismuth (Bi): Brittle metal is often used in alloys and pharmaceuticals.

Antimony (Sb): Used in flame retardants and as an alloy with lead.

Tellurium (Te): Used in alloys and electronics.

Ruthenium (Ru): Rare metal used in electronics and catalysis.

Iridium (Ir): Dense and corrosion-resistant metal used in spark plugs and electronics.

Osmium (Os): Densest naturally occurring element, used in alloys.

Scandium (Sc): Lightweight metal used in aerospace alloys.

Yttrium (Y): Used in alloys and electronics.

Niobium (Nb): Used in alloys, superconductors, and medical implants.

Tantalum (Ta): Resistant to corrosion and used in electronics and medical implants.

Hafnium (Hf): Used in alloys with titanium and in nuclear reactors.

Rhenium (Re): High melting point metal used in high-temperature applications.

Cadmium (Cd): Used in batteries, pigments, and as a corrosion-resistant coating.

Cesium (Cs): Alkali metal used in atomic clocks and in drilling fluids.

Strontium (Sr): Used in fireworks, flares, and certain alloys.

Barium (Ba): Used in drilling fluids, fireworks, and medical imaging.

Thallium (Tl): Used in electronics, optics, and as a contrast agent in medical imaging.

Lanthanum (La): Rare earth element used in alloys and catalysts.

Cerium (Ce): Rare earth element used in catalysts, glass manufacturing, and as a polishing agent.

Praseodymium (Pr): Rare earth element used in magnets and alloys.

Neodymium (Nd): Rare earth element used in magnets and lasers.

Promethium (Pm): Radioactive element used in nuclear batteries.

Samarium (Sm): Rare earth element used in magnets and nuclear reactors.

Europium (Eu): Rare earth element used in phosphors for color displays.

Gadolinium (Gd): Used in medical imaging and neutron capture therapy.

Terbium (Tb): Rare earth element used in phosphors for color displays.

Dysprosium (Dy): Rare earth element used in magnets and nuclear reactors.

Holmium (Ho): Used in certain lasers and nuclear reactors.

Erbium (Er): Used in lasers, amplifiers, and as a pink coloring agent in glass.

Thulium (Tm): Used in lasers and medical imaging.

Ytterbium (Yb): Used in lasers, nuclear reactors, and certain alloys.

Lutetium (Lu): Rare earth element used in certain medical applications.

Actinium (Ac): Radioactive element used in neutron sources.

Thorium (Th): Radioactive element with potential applications in nuclear energy.

Protactinium (Pa): Radioactive element with limited practical applications.

Uranium (U): Radioactive element used in nuclear reactors and weapons.

Neptunium (Np): Artificially produced radioactive element.

Plutonium (Pu): Artificially produced radioactive element used in nuclear weapons and reactors.

Americium (Am): Artificially produced radioactive element used in smoke detectors.

Curium (Cm): Artificially produced radioactive element with research applications.

Berkelium (Bk): Artificially produced radioactive element with research applications.

Californium (Cf): Artificially produced radioactive element with research applications.

Einsteinium (Es): Artificially produced radioactive element with research applications.

Fermium (Fm): Artificially produced radioactive element with research applications.

List of Metals Name with Symbols on the periodic table:

Sr. No	Metal Elements	Symbol	Atomic Number
1.	Aluminium	Al	13
2.	Scandium	Sc	21
3.	Zinc	Zn	30
4.	Gallium	Ga	31
5.	Rubidium	Rb	37
6.	Strontium	Sr	38
7.	Potassium	K	19
8.	Calcium	Ca	20
9.	Gadolinium	Gd	64
10.	Terbium	Tb	65
11.	Dysprosium	Dy	66
12.	Lanthanum	La	57
13.	Cerium	Ce	58
14.	Praseodymium	Pr	59
15.	Lithium	Li	3
16.	Beryllium	Be	4
17.	Sodium	Na	11
18.	Magnesium	Mg	12
19.	Molybdenum	Mo	42
20.	Technetium	Tc	43
21.	Ruthenium	Ru	44
22.	Gold	Au	79
23.	Mercury	Hg	80
24.	Thallium	Tl	81
25.	Lead	Pb	82
26.	Yttrium	Y	39
27.	Zirconium	Zr	40
28.	Niobium	Nb	41
29.	Flerovium	Fl	114
30.	Moscovium	Mc	115
31.	Livermorium	Lv	116
32.	Silver	Ag	47
33.	Cadmium	Cd	48
34.	Indium	In	49
35.	Osmium	Os	76
36.	Iridium	Ir	77
37.	Platinum	Pt	78
38.	Neodymium	Nd	60
39.	Promethium	Pm	61
40.	Samarium	Sm	62
41.	Berkelium	Bk	97
42.	Californium	Cf	98
43.	Einsteinium	Es	99
44.	Fermium	Fm	100
45.	Europium	Eu	63
46.	Holmium	Ho	67
47.	Erbium	Er	68
48.	Thulium	Tm	69
49.	Ytterbium	Yb	70
50.	Uranium	U	92
51.	Neptunium	Np	93
52.	Plutonium	Pu	94
53.	Americium	Am	95
54.	Curium	Cm	96
55.	Lutetium	Lu	71
56.	Hafnium	Hf	72
57.	Tantalum	Ta	73
58.	Tungsten	W	74
59.	Rhenium	Re	75
60.	Darmstadtium	Ds	110
61.	Roentgenium	Rg	111
62.	Copernicium	Cn	112
63.	Nihonium	Nh	113
64.	Bismuth	Bi	83
65.	Polonium	Po	84
66.	Francium	Fr	87
67.	Radium	Ra	88
68.	Seaborgium	Sg	106
69.	Bohrium	Bh	107
70.	Hassium	Hs	108
71.	Meitnerium	Mt	109
72.	Actinium	Ac	89
73.	Thorium	Th	90
74.	Protactinium	Pa	91
75.	Mendelevium	Md	101
76.	Nobelium	No	102
77.	Lawrencium	Lr	103
78.	Rutherfordium	Rf	104
79.	Dubnium	Db	105
80.	Titanium	Ti	22
81.	Vanadium	V	23
82.	Chromium	Cr	24
83.	Manganese	Mn	25
84.	Tin	Sn	50
85.	Cesium	Cs	55
86.	Barium	Ba	56
87.	Iron	Fe	26
88.	Cobalt	Co	27
89.	Nickel	Ni	28
90.	Copper	Cu	29

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