Here you’ll find 2 Chemical Elements that start with Z that begin with Z, organized from “Zinc” to “Zirconium”. Both are metals with important roles in industry, health, and materials science.

Chemical Elements that start with Z are elements whose names begin with the letter Z and play practical roles in modern life. Zinc was used since antiquity in alloys like brass, and zirconium takes its name from the mineral “zircon”.

Below you’ll find the table with atomic number, element name, standard atomic weight, and discovery year.

Atomic number: The whole number shows each element’s place in the periodic table and helps you compare chemical families.

Element name: This gives the standard name, so you can quickly recognize the element and link it to common uses.

Standard atomic weight: The atomic weight helps you estimate relative mass and relate the element to laboratory or classroom problems.

Discovery year: The year (or “Antiquity”) gives historical context and helps you track when the element entered science or industry.

Chemical Elements that start with Z

NameSymbolAtomic NumberStandard Atomic Weight (u)
ZincZn3065.38
ZirconiumZr4091.22

Descriptions

Zinc
Antiquity; naturally occurring metal, widely used for galvanizing steel and in brass, and as an essential trace nutrient. (IUPAC; NIST; PubChem)
Zirconium
1789; discovered by Martin Heinrich Klaproth, naturally occurring transition metal used in corrosion‑resistant alloys and nuclear fuel cladding. (IUPAC; NIST; PubChem)
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