- 有色金属 yǒusèjīnshǔ nonferrous metalnonferrous metals; refers to any metal other than iron, chromium, manganese, and their alloys
- 重金属 zhòngjīnshǔ heavy metalMetals with a high density (typically greater than 4.5 or 5.0 g/cm³), such as iron, copper, and mercury; often used to refer to toxic metal elements (such as lead, cadmium, and mercury) that accumulate in the environment or biological organisms, causing health damage.
- 贵金属 guìjīnshǔ precious metalprecious metal; noble metal; any of a group of metals including gold, silver, and platinum that are rare and resistant to corrosion
- 非金属 fēijīnshǔ nonmetala chemical element or substance that lacks the properties of a metal, such as metallic luster, conductivity, and malleability; metalloid
- 黑色金属 hēisèjīnshǔ ferrous metalferrous metal; industrial category consisting of iron, chromium, manganese, and their alloys
- 稀有金属 xīyǒujīnshǔ rare metalMetals that are relatively rare in the earth's crust, difficult to extract, or found in low concentrations; used as essential materials in industries like aerospace, semiconductors, and nuclear energy.
- 碱金属 jiǎnjīnshǔ alkali metalAny of the six chemical elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, including [[锂|鋰|li3]], [[钠|鈉|na4]], [[钾|鉀|jia3]], [[铷|銣|ru2]], [[铯|銫|se4]], and [[钫|鈁|fang1]]; they are highly reactive and form strong bases when their oxides dissolve in water
- 稀土金属 xītǔjīnshǔ rare-earth metalany of a group of 17 chemically similar metallic elements, including scandium, yttrium, and the lanthanides
- 轻金属 qīngjīnshǔ light metalAny metal with a relatively low density, generally defined as less than 4.5 or 5.0 grams per cubic centimeter, including common examples like aluminum, magnesium, and sodium.
- 碱土金属 jiǎntǔjīnshǔ alkaline earth metalAny of the six chemical elements in group 2 of the periodic table, including [[铍|鈹|pi2]], [[镁|鎂|mei3]], [[钙|鈣|gai4]], [[锶|鍶|si1]], [[钡|鋇|bei4]], and [[镭|鐳|lei2]]
- 金属键 jīnshǔjiàn metallic bondA chemical bond formed between metal atoms by the electrostatic attraction between positively charged ions and a shared pool of mobile electrons.
- 金属棒 jīnshǔbàng metal rodmetal rod; metal stick or club
- 金属氢 jīnshǔqīng metallic hydrogenA phase of hydrogen in which it behaves as an electrical conductor; it is believed to be present in the cores of gas giant planets and may act as a high-temperature superconductor.
- 金属环 jīnshǔhuán ferrulea metal ring or cap used to strengthen the end of a stick, handle, or tube; metal loop
- 金属疲劳 jīnshǔpíláo metal fatiguethe weakening or cracking of metal parts caused by repeated stress or prolonged use over time
- 金属线 jīnshǔxiàn metal wirewire made of metal
- 金属薄片 jīnshǔbópiàn metal foila very thin sheet of metal, such as aluminum foil or gold leaf
- 金属货币 jīnshǔhuòbì metal moneyCurrency cast from metal materials such as gold, silver, or copper; serves as a medium of exchange.
- 金属元素 jīnshǔyuánsù metallic elementA chemical element that has a metallic luster, is malleable and ductile, and can conduct heat and electricity; except for mercury, they are solid at room temperature.
- 半金属 bànjīnshǔ semimetalA chemical element with properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals; metalloid.
- 土金属 tǔjīnshǔ earth metals(chemistry) the group of elements including boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, and thallium whose compounds are commonly found in soil and minerals
- 碱性金属 jiǎnxìngjīnshǔ alkali metalany of the metallic elements in the first column of the periodic table, including lithium, sodium, and potassium
- 类金属 lèijīnshǔ metalloidA type of chemical element with properties intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals; its electrical conductivity increases with temperature, forming the basis of the semiconductor and electronics industries
- 过渡金属 guòdùjīnshǔ transition metalAny of the metallic elements in the central block of the periodic table, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel, characterized by having similar chemical properties
- 交响金属 jiāoxiǎngjīnshǔ symphonic metalheavy metal music incorporating symphonic elements such as orchestral instruments, choirs, or operatic vocals
- 金属光泽 jīnshǔguāngzé metallic lusterThe sheen or reflection of light typical of metallic surfaces, commonly found in opaque minerals and natural metals
- 金属器皿 jīnshǔqìmǐn metalwaremetalware; utensils made of metal
- 金属外壳 jīnshǔwàiké metal casingmetal cover or outer shell of a device or machine
- 金属工艺 jīnshǔgōngyì metalworkThe craft and techniques used to create objects from metal; also refers to the metal objects themselves.
- 金属板 jīnshǔbǎn metal platemetal board, plank, or plate