Zirconium is not a toxic element, but the long therm inhalation oz zirconium fine powders is dangerous, leading to pneumoconioses. Zirconium powders are pyrophoric. Processing of Zr in the lathe will be made with carefully cooling.
Zirconium is considered as a not dangerous metal; but the inhalation of zirconium fine powders must be avoided (a cause of pulmonary diseases).
Any serious problems
Zirconium itself is not considered poisonous. However, zirconium compounds can be harmful if ingested or inhaled. It is important to follow proper safety measures when handling zirconium to prevent any potential health risks.
Zirconium is an element - as are silver and lead. Therefore, zirconium is not silver nor lead and, conversely, silver is not zirconium, lead is not zirconium.
No. Zirconium is an element and so it contains only zirconium.
A metal tube/pipe made of zirconium or a zirconium alloy.
Zirconium tetrachloride is obtained by the chlorination of zirconium dioxide (not zirconium carbide).
Zirconium is a metal.
Zirconium has no odor.
Zirconium is a natural chemical element; zirconium is found in some minerals.
Zirconium is typically found in compounds, such as zircon, zirconium silicate, and baddeleyite. These compounds are then processed to extract and purify zirconium metal for various industrial applications. Finding zirconium in its pure state is rare in nature.
It is possible as zirconium alloys (zirconium metallic glasses) or zirconium dioxide ceramics.