Periodic Table Element Comparison: Compare Elements - Zirconium vs Scandium
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Zirconium and Scandium Comparison
Facts
| Name | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 40 | 21 |
| Atomic Symbol | Zr | Sc |
| Atomic Weight | 91.224 | 44.95591 |
| Phase at STP | Solid | Solid |
| Color | Silver | Silver |
| Metallic Classification | Transition Metal | Transition Metal |
| Group in Periodic Table | group 4 | group 3 |
| Group Name | titanium family | scandium family |
| Period in Periodic Table | period 5 | period 4 |
| Block in Periodic Table | d -block | d -block |
| Electronic Configuration | [Kr] 4d2 5s2 | [Ar] 3d1 4s2 |
| Electronic Shell Structure (Electrons per shell) | 2, 8, 18, 10, 2 | 2, 8, 9, 2 |
| Melting Point | 2128 K | 1814 K |
| Boiling Point | 4682 K | 3103 K |
| CAS Number | CAS7440-67-7 | CAS7440-20-2 |
| Neighborhood Elements | Neighborhood Elements of Zirconium | Neighborhood Elements of Scandium |
History
| Parameter | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| History | The element Zirconium was discovered by H. Klaproth in year 1789 in Germany. Zirconium derived its name from Persian Zargun, 'gold-colored'; German Zirkoon, 'jargoon'. | The element Scandium was discovered by F. Nilson in year 1879 in Sweden. Scandium derived its name from Scandia, the Latin name for Scandinavia. |
| Discovery | H. Klaproth (1789) | F. Nilson (1879) |
| Isolated | J. Berzelius (1824) | F. Nilson (1879) |
Presence: Abundance in Nature and Around Us
Parts per billion (ppb) by weight / by atoms (1ppb =10^-7 %)
| Property | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Abundance in Universe | 50 / 0.7 | 30 / 1 |
| Abundance in Sun | 40 / 0.5 | 40 / 1 |
| Abundance in Meteorites | 6700 / 1600 | 6500 / 2900 |
| Abundance in Earth's Crust | 130000 / 30000 | 26000 / 12000 |
| Abundance in Oceans | 0.026 / 0.0018 | 0.0015 / 0.00021 |
| Abundance in Humans | 50 / 3 | - / - |
Crystal Structure and Atomic Structure
| Property | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Volume | 14.011 cm3/mol | 15.061 cm3/mol |
| Atomic Radius | 206 pm | 184 pm |
| Covalent Radius | 148 pm | 144 pm |
| Van der Waals Radius | - | 211 pm |
Atomic Spectrum - Spectral Lines | ||
| Emission Spectrum |  |  |
| Absorption Spectrum |  |  |
| Lattice Constant | 323.2, 323.2, 514.7 pm | 330.9, 330.9, 527.33 pm |
| Lattice Angle | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 | π/2, π/2, 2 π/3 |
| Space Group Name | P63/mmc | P63/mmc |
| Space Group Number | 194 | 194 |
| Crystal Structure | Simple Hexagonal  | Simple Hexagonal |
Atomic and Orbital Properties
| Property | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic Number | 40 | 21 |
| Number of Electrons (with no charge) | 40 | 21 |
| Number of Protons | 40 | 21 |
| Mass Number | 91.224 | 44.95591 |
| Number of Neutrons | 51 | 24 |
| Shell structure (Electrons per energy level) | 2, 8, 18, 10, 2 | 2, 8, 9, 2 |
| Electron Configuration | [Kr] 4d2 5s2 | [Ar] 3d1 4s2 |
| Valence Electrons | 4d2 5s2 | 3d1 4s2 |
| Oxidation State | 4 | 3 |
| Atomic Term Symbol (Quantum Numbers) | 3F2 | 2D3/2 |
| Shell structure |  |  |
Isotopes and Nuclear Properties
Zirconium has 4 stable naturally occuring isotopes while Scandium has 1 stable naturally occuring isotopes.
| Parameter | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Known Isotopes | 78Zr, 79Zr, 80Zr, 81Zr, 82Zr, 83Zr, 84Zr, 85Zr, 86Zr, 87Zr, 88Zr, 89Zr, 90Zr, 91Zr, 92Zr, 93Zr, 94Zr, 95Zr, 96Zr, 97Zr, 98Zr, 99Zr, 100Zr, 101Zr, 102Zr, 103Zr, 104Zr, 105Zr, 106Zr, 107Zr, 108Zr, 109Zr, 110Zr | 36Sc, 37Sc, 38Sc, 39Sc, 40Sc, 41Sc, 42Sc, 43Sc, 44Sc, 45Sc, 46Sc, 47Sc, 48Sc, 49Sc, 50Sc, 51Sc, 52Sc, 53Sc, 54Sc, 55Sc, 56Sc, 57Sc, 58Sc, 59Sc, 60Sc |
| Stable Isotopes | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 90Zr, 91Zr, 92Zr, 94Zr | Naturally occurring stable isotopes: 45Sc |
| Neutron Cross Section | 0.184 | 27.2 |
| Neutron Mass Absorption | 0.00066 | 0.025 |
Chemical Properties: Ionization Energies and electron affinity
| Property | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Valence or Valency | 4 | 3 |
| Electronegativity | 1.33 Pauling Scale | 1.36 Pauling Scale |
| Electron Affinity | 41.1 kJ/mol | 18.1 kJ/mol |
| Ionization Energies | 1st: 640.1 kJ/mol 2nd: 1270 kJ/mol 3rd: 2218 kJ/mol 4th: 3313 kJ/mol 5th: 7752 kJ/mol 6th: 9500 kJ/mol | 1st: 633.1 kJ/mol 2nd: 1235 kJ/mol 3rd: 2388.6 kJ/mol 4th: 7090.6 kJ/mol 5th: 8843 kJ/mol 6th: 10679 kJ/mol 7th: 13310 kJ/mol 8th: 15250 kJ/mol 9th: 17370 kJ/mol 10th: 21726 kJ/mol 11th: 24102 kJ/mol 12th: 66320 kJ/mol 13th: 73010 kJ/mol 14th: 80160 kJ/mol 15th: 89490 kJ/mol 16th: 97400 kJ/mol 17th: 105600 kJ/mol 18th: 117000 kJ/mol 19th: 124270 kJ/mol 20th: 547530 kJ/mol 21st: 582163 kJ/mol |
Physical Properties
| Property | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 6.511 g/cm3 | 2.985 g/cm3 |
| Molar Volume | 14.011 cm3/mol | 15.061 cm3/mol |
Elastic Properties | ||
| Young Modulus | 68 | 74 |
| Shear Modulus | 33 GPa | 29 GPa |
| Bulk Modulus | - | 57 GPa |
| Poisson Ratio | 0.34 | 0.28 |
Hardness - Tests to Measure of Hardness of Element | ||
| Mohs Hardness | 5 MPa | - |
| Vickers Hardness | 903 MPa | - |
| Brinell Hardness | 650 MPa | 750 MPa |
Electrical Properties | ||
| Electrical Conductivity | 2400000 S/m | 1800000 S/m |
| Resistivity | 4.2e-7 m Ω | 5.5e-7 m Ω |
| Superconducting Point | 0.61 | 0.05 |
Heat and Conduction Properties | ||
| Thermal Conductivity | 23 W/(m K) | 16 W/(m K) |
| Thermal Expansion | 0.0000057 /K | 0.0000102 /K |
Magnetic Properties | ||
| Magnetic Type | Paramagnetic | Paramagnetic |
| Curie Point | - | - |
| Mass Magnetic Susceptibility | 1.68e-8 m3/kg | 8.8e-8 m3/kg |
| Molar Magnetic Susceptibility | 1.53e-9 m3/mol | 3.956e-9 m3/mol |
| Volume Magnetic Susceptibility | 0.000109 | 0.0002627 |
Optical Properties | ||
| Refractive Index | - | - |
Acoustic Properties | ||
| Speed of Sound | 3800 m/s | - |
Thermal Properties - Enthalpies and thermodynamics
| Property | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| Melting Point | 2128 K | 1814 K |
| Boiling Point | 4682 K | 3103 K |
| Critical Temperature | - | - |
| Superconducting Point | 0.61 | 0.05 |
Enthalpies | ||
| Heat of Fusion | 21 kJ/mol | 16 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Vaporization | 580 kJ/mol | 318 kJ/mol |
| Heat of Combustion | - | - |
Regulatory and Health - Health and Safety Parameters and Guidelines
| Parameter | Zirconium | Scandium |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | CAS7440-67-7 | CAS7440-20-2 |
| RTECS Number | - | - |
| DOT Hazard Class | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| DOT Numbers | 2008 | 3089 |
| EU Number | - | - |
| NFPA Fire Rating | 1 | - |
| NFPA Health Rating | 1 | - |
| NFPA Reactivity Rating | 0 | - |
| NFPA Hazards | - | - |
| AutoIgnition Point | - | - |
| Flashpoint | - | - |
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