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Zirconium is a transition element located in period 5, group 4 of the periodic table. It has the chemical symbol Zr and atomic number 40. The electron configuration of Zirconium is [Kr] 4d2 5s2, giving it 6 valence electron(s).
Explore Zirconium in interactive 3D with the Soren Periodic Table. View Bohr model, quantum orbital model, nucleus inspector, and phase lab with temperature and pressure controls. Includes fun facts, real-world uses, and NCTB curriculum integration for Bangladeshi students.