| Tl | |
| —the chemical symbol for | |
| thallium | |
Tl
The symbol for the element thallium.
| thallium (thāl'ē-əm) Pronunciation Key
Symbol Tl A soft, malleable, very poisonous metallic element that is used in photography, in making low-melting and highly refractive glass, and in treating skin infections. Atomic number 81; atomic weight 204.38; melting point 303.5°C; boiling point 1,457°C; specific gravity 11.85; valence 1, 3. See Periodic Table. |
| Tl
The symbol for thallium. |
| tl Tagalog |
| Tl thallium |
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(Tl), chemical element, metal of main Group IIIa, or boron group, of the periodic table, poisonous and of limited commercial value. Like lead, thallium is a soft, low-melting element of low tensile strength. Freshly cut thallium has a metallic lustre that dulls to bluish gray upon exposure to air. The metal continues to oxidize upon prolonged contact with air, generating a heavy nonprotective oxide crust. Thallium dissolves slowly in hydrochloric acid and dilute sulfuric acid and rapidly in nitric acid.
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