Zirconium is a versatile element used in a variety of industries, including nuclear reactors and jewellery making. Learn five interesting facts about this fascinating element.
1. Zirconium is a shiny silver-grey metal.
2. The mineral zircon is relatively widespread on the Earth’s surface
3. Zirconium was discovered in 1789
5. While most zirconium is used in the nuclear field, it is not limited to that
The IAEA has released The Metallurgy of Zirconium, a three-volume publication offering a comprehensive overview of the metal, its extraction, properties and applications in nuclear energy.
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