Go-astronomy logo

Elements

Zirconium - Zr

The element Zirconium, atomic number 40, is formed from planetary nebulae, which results from red giant death.

      1. Name:
      2. Zirconium
      1. Symbol:
      2. Zr
      1. Atomic number (protons):
      2. 40
      1. How created:
      2. planetary nebulae
      1. Process:
      2. red giant death
      1. How created (secondary):
      2. Type II supernova
      1. Process (secondary):
      2. star core collapse
      1. Group (column):
      2. 4
      1. Period (row):
      2. 5
      1. Atomic weight:
      2. 91.224000000
      1. Melting point:
      2. 2128 K
      1. Boiling point:
      2. 4682 K
      1. Density:
      2. 6.5060000 g/cm3

    Find your inner astronomer. Your complete guide to amateur astronomy.