Boron vs Zirconium
| Property | B Boron | Zr Zirconium |
|---|---|---|
| Atomic number | 5 | 40 |
| Symbol | B | Zr |
| Name | Boron | Zirconium |
| Category | metalloid | transition-metal |
| Standard Atomic Weight | 10.8135 u | 91.224 u |
| Period | 2 | 5 |
| Group | 13 | 4 |
| Block | p | s |
| Phase at STP | solid | solid |
| Electron configuration | [He]2s22p1 | [Kr]5s24d2 |
| Oxidation states | [-5, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3] | [1, 2, 3, 4] |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.04 | 1.33 |
| Electron affinity | 0.27972 eV | 0.426 eV |
| Density | 2370 kg/m³ | 6520 kg/m³ |
| Melting point | 2074.85 °C | 1854.85 °C |
| Boiling point | 3999.85 °C | 4408.85 °C |
| Discovery year | 1808 | 1789 |