Chemical Symbol for Zirconium (+ Color, Uses, State and more...) 2022

Each chemical element has its own symbol and Zirconium is no different.

However there's a lot of cool facts about Zirconium (Zr) that most people don't know. Check this out:

Zirconium Overview

Chemical Symbol

Zr (Zirconium)

Description

Gray-white, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal.

Sources

Found in many minerals such as zircon and baddeleyite.

Atomic Number

40

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Atomic Mass

91,224

Name Origin

From the mineral, zircon.

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.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Martin Klaproth

Year: 1789

Location: Germany

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