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40
Zr
91.224

Zirconium

Transition metals · Group 4 · Period 5

Atomic properties

Atomic number40
SymbolZr
Standard atomic weight91.224
ClassificationTransition metals
Group4
Period5
Blockd-block
Electron configuration[Kr] 4d2 5s2
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.33
Common oxidation states+4

Physical properties

Phase at 20 °CSolid
Density6.52 g/cm³
Melting point1855 °C
Boiling point4409 °C
Discovered1789
CAS number