Zirconium
Electron configuration: Kr 5s2 4d2
Mass: 91.2
Atomic number: 40
Protons: 40
Neutrons: 40
Electrons: 51
Uses of zirconium:
- Resists corrosion
- Employed in space vehicles
- Structural materials for nuclear core
- Catalyst in paint, dye, plastics and textiles
- Produces abrasives
Mined in: Germany
Who discovered it: Martin Klaproth