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Is zirconium poisonous

Updated: 8/10/2023
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The element is noted for its slight toxic ability and is poisonous to humans and anmimals. In a powder form the element is an extreme fire and explosive hazard; it may spontaniously combust at any givin time but is much more likely to explode in warmer tempratures.(note: this element will burn under water)

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The toxicity of zirconium is not very important; only the inhalation of zirconium and zirconium compounds powders is dangerous (as for many other materials) - leading to pneumoconioses.

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Generally zirconium is not considered harmful; but the inhalations of zirconium or zirconium compounds powders is dangerous, leading to pneumoconioses.

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The toxicity of zirconium is not very important; only the inhalation of zirconium and zirconium compounds powders is dangerous (as for many other materials) - leading to pneumoconioses.

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no zirconium is not poisonous

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Zirconium is not dangerous.

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