Yttrium vs Zirconium
Pick up to 3 elements and see how they stack up.
| Property | Yttrium | Zirconium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 39 | 40 |
| Atomic mass | 88.906 | 91.224 |
| Electronegativity | 1.22 | 1.33 |
| Melting point | 1,799 K (1,525.8 °C) | 2,128 K (1,854.8 °C) |
| Boiling point | 3,203 K (2,929.8 °C) | 4,650 K (4,376.8 °C) |
| Density | 4.469 g/cm³ | 6.52 g/cm³ |
| Atomic radius | 219 pm | 186 pm |
| Ionization energy | 6.217 eV | 6.634 eV |
| Discovered | 1794 | 1789 |
| Category | Transition metal | Transition metal |
| State at room temp. | Solid | Solid |
| Block | d | d |
| Group | 3 | 4 |
| Period | 5 | 5 |
| Valence electrons | 2 | 2 |
| Common charges | +3 | +4 |
| Electron configuration | [Kr] 4d1 5s2 | [Kr] 4d2 5s2 |