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

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is Zr?

The answer is Zirconium (Zr). However there is a lot of stuff about Zirconium that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Zirconium Overview

Atomic Symbol

Zr (Zirconium)

Sources

Found in many minerals such as zircon and baddeleyite.

Description

Gray-white, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal.

Name Origin

From the mineral, zircon.

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.

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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