Zerconium
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Info
Atomic #: 40
Mass #: 91.224
Zerconium resides in period 5, group number 4 on the periodic table. The group name of this element is the transition metals. Zerconium is a solid, metal used in real world situations.
Nuclear Rods
Zerconium is used to make the clearing rods in nuclear power plants. This metal is used because of it very high melting point.
Astronauts Suits
This element is used to coat astronauts suits. Zerconium is an extremely safe metal protection for the astronauts and it's actually pretty new from NASA.
Prosthetics
Zerconium is also used for prosthetics for example hip, knee or bone replacements. This metal is very duribke and complexity safe so using it in bio mechanics is very smart.