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'''Zirconium''' is a [[Chemical elements|chemical element]], having the [[chemical symbol]] Zr. Its [[atomic number]] (the number of [[proton]]s) is 40. It has a [[Atomic mass#Standard atomic weights of the elements|standard atomic weight]] of 91.224 g•mol<sup> −1</sup> and is a [[solid]] in its elemental form.
 
Zirconium is considered to be a member of the "Transition metal" class of element. At a [[pressure]] of 101.325 k[[Pascal (unit)|Pa]], it has a [[boiling point]] of 4,409 °[[Celsius (unit)|C]] and a [[melting point]] of 1,855 °C.
 
Civilian applications include cladding of nuclear fuel elements for nuclear reactors cores. [[Cubic zirconia]] is a form of high-quality synthetic gemstone.
 
Zirconium cases are used on military munitions, especially [[cluster submunition]]s, where an incendiary effect is desired.
 
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Zirconium
91.224(2)



  Zr
40
1s22s22p63s23p63d104s2 4p64d25s2
[ ? ] Transition metal:
Properties:
Strong, gray-white, lustrous metal.


Zirconium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Zr. Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 40. It has a standard atomic weight of 91.224 g•mol −1 and is a solid in its elemental form.

Zirconium is considered to be a member of the "Transition metal" class of element. At a pressure of 101.325 kPa, it has a boiling point of 4,409 °C and a melting point of 1,855 °C.

Civilian applications include cladding of nuclear fuel elements for nuclear reactors cores. Cubic zirconia is a form of high-quality synthetic gemstone.

Zirconium cases are used on military munitions, especially cluster submunitions, where an incendiary effect is desired.