The chemical symbol for zirconium is Zr. Main properties of zirconium: Electronic structure: [Kr] 4d25s2 Number plate: 40 Atomic mass: 91,224 u ± 0,002 u Melting point: 1 855 ° C Areas of application of zirconium: Used in nuclear power plants as a reactor structural material.Zirconium is used in the production of steel .