Zirconium (Zr) Properties and Facts

Element 40 - Transition Metal

What are the basic properties of Zirconium?

Zirconium (symbol: Zr) is a transition metal with atomic number 40. Its atomic mass is 91.224 u, and it belongs to period 5 and group 4.

What is the electron configuration of Zirconium?

The electron configuration is: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 3d¹⁰ 4s² 4p⁶ 4d² 5s²

What are the physical properties of Zirconium?

Melting point: 2128.0 K
Boiling point: 4682.0 K
Density: 6.52 g/cm³

What are the known isotopes of Zirconium?

  • Zr-90: 51.45% abundance
  • Zr-91: 11.22% abundance
  • Zr-92: 17.15% abundance
  • Zr-94: 17.38% abundance
  • Zr-96: 2.8% abundance

What is the biological role and occurrence of Zirconium?

Biological role: No known biological role
Natural occurrence: Found mainly in zircon

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