Atomic Symbol 40 (& Cool facts: Uses, Sources, Color and more...) 2022

Every atom has a symbol and some are easy to figure out. Especially if you already know its name.

But what do you do when you only know its atomic number? Like... what is the atom symbol whose atomic number is 40?

The answer is Zirconium (Zr). However there are a lot of interesting facts about Zirconium that people don't know. Let me show you:

Zirconium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Zr (Zirconium)

Description

Gray-white, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal.

Sources

Found in many minerals such as zircon and baddeleyite.

State at 20 °C

Solid

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.

Name Origin

From the mineral, zircon.

Discovery

Discovered By: Martin Klaproth

Year: 1789

Location: Germany

Atomic Number

40

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

91,224

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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

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