zirconium
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By: Reid. Zirconium. Physical Properties. Zirconium is a metal. It is a silvery gray color. It is a solid. It is slightly magnetic. Crystalline Structure. Hexagonal close-packed. Atomic Info. Symbol – Zr Atomic Number – 40 Atomic Mass – 91 No. of Electrons – 40 No. of Protons – 40 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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ZirconiumBy: Reid
Physical PropertiesZirconium is a metal.It is a silvery gray color.It is a solid.It is slightly magnetic.
Crystalline StructureHexagonal close-packed
Atomic InfoSymbol ZrAtomic Number 40Atomic Mass 91No. of Electrons 40No. of Protons 40No. of Neutrons 51
Periodic InfoPeriod 5Group 4Electrons per shell 2, 8, 18, 10, 2Block DUses, Part 1Zirconium can be used to prevent rust and other corrosion.
Uses, Part 2It can be used to treat poison ivy.
LocationIts common in South Africa and AustraliaThe chart below displays the locations of Zirconium.
ReactivityZirconium is not very reactiveOxidation States: 4, 3, 2, 1, (amphoteric oxide)Video and Interesting FactsVideo of ZirconiumZirconium can be used to make jewelry.