Atomic Number 40 (+ facts: Sources, Uses, Color and more...) 2022

All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 40 as atomic number?

The answer is Zirconium and there is so much cool stuff about Zirconium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.

Alright now to the facts!

Zirconium Overview

Atomic Number

40

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Description

Gray-white, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal.

Atomic Symbol

Zr (Zirconium)

Discovery

Discovered By: Martin Klaproth

Year: 1789

Location: Germany

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Found in many minerals such as zircon and baddeleyite.

Uses

Used in alloys such as zircaloy which is used in nuclear applications since it does not readily absorb neutrons. Also baddeleyite is used in lab crucibles. Used in high-performance pumps and valves. Clear zircon (ZrSiO4) is a popular gemstone.

Atomic Mass

91,224

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Name Origin

From the mineral, zircon.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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