Zirconium is one of the few metals that retains its


Zirconium is one of the few metals that retains its structural integrity upon exposure to radiation. The fuel rods in most nuclear reactors therefore are often made of zirconium. Answer the following questions about the redox properties of zirconium based on the half-reaction: ZrO2*H2O+H2O+ 4e^- yields Zr+4OH^- EMF= 2.36 V

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