Chemical Symbol Zr (+ Cool facts: Color, Uses and more...) 2022

Every chemical element has its own symbol to represent them. But what is the Zr element?

The answer is Zirconium, whose symbol is Zr, and there's a lot of cool facts about it that most people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Zirconium Overview

Chemical Symbol

Zr (Zirconium)

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

Description

Gray-white, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal.

Name Origin

From the mineral, zircon.

Sources

Found in many minerals such as zircon and baddeleyite.

Atomic Number

40

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

91,224

Discovery

Discovered By: Martin Klaproth

Year: 1789

Location: Germany

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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