Zirconium

Introduces the element of zirconium, discussing its physical and chemical properties, where it is found, and how it is used.

This volume is part of the series on "Chemical Thermodynamics", published under the aegis of the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency. It contains a critical review of the literature on thermodynamic data for inorganic compounds of zirconium. A review team, composed of five internationally recognized experts, has critically reviewed all the scientific literature containing chemical thermodynamic information for the above mentioned systems. The results of this critical review carried out following the Guidelines of the OECD NEA Thermochemical Database Project have been documented in the present volume, which contains tables of selected values for formation and reaction thermodynamical properties and an extensive bibliography. * Critical review of all literature on chemical thermodynamics for compounds and complexes of Zr. * Tables of recommended Selected Values for thermochemical properties * Documented review procedure * Exhaustive bibliography * Intended to meet requirements of radioactive waste management community * Valuable reference source for the physical, analytical and environmental chemist.

Pure zirconium (Zr) is a lustrous, grayish-white metal. It is highly malleable and ductile, and generally resists corrosion. Middle school readers learn about the discovery of zirconium, its place on the periodic table, atoms and subatomic particles, how zirconium is extracted and refined, how it is used in nuclear reactors The book explains the various zirconium compounds and alloys and their applications in ceramics, medical products, superconductors, and electronics, among others.