Zirconium

Zirconium is a strong, corrosion-resistant metal used in nuclear reactors, aerospace, and chemical processing due to its durability and heat resistance.

Atomic Structure

Atomic Information

Property	Value
Atomic Number	40
Symbol	Zr
Atomic Mass	91.224 u
Electron Configuration	1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d²
State at Room Temperature	Solid

Uses of Zirconium

Used in nuclear reactors as cladding for fuel rods due to its corrosion resistance.
Used in aerospace and high-temperature applications for its heat resistance.
Used in the production of ceramics and in chemical processing equipment.