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Slide 2 By: Reid Slide 3 Zirconium is a metal. It is a silvery gray color. It is a solid. It is slightly magnetic. Slide 4 Hexagonal close-packed Slide 5 Symbol Zr Atomic Number 40 Atomic Mass 91 No. of Electrons 40 No. of Protons 40 No. of Neutrons 51 Slide 6 Period 5 Group 4 Electrons per shell 2, 8, 18, 10, 2 Block D Slide 7 Zirconium can be used to prevent rust and other corrosion. Slide 8 It can be used to treat poison ivy. Slide 9 Its common in South Africa and Australia The chart below displays the locations of Zirconium. Slide 10 Zirconium is not very reactive Oxidation States: 4, 3, 2, 1, (amphoteric oxide) Slide 11 Video of Zirconium Video of Zirconium Zirconium can be used to make jewelry.