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The video tutorial explores zirconium, a chemical element symbolized by 'Zr' with atomic number 40. It discusses the etymology of zirconium, tracing its name back to Persian origins, and highlights its discovery by Martin Heinrich Plaprot and isolation by John Jacobius. The tutorial explains zirconium's extraction from zircon and other sources, noting its industrial applications in ceramics, glass, and steel. Zirconium's use in jewelry, such as cubic zirconia, and its technological applications, including superconducting magnets and corrosion-resistant materials, are also covered.

What is the full name of zirconium?

Who was the first to successfully isolate zirconium?

Explain the relationship between zircon and zirconium.

Describe the process of obtaining zirconium from zircon.

List some applications of zirconium in industry.