Chapter 6  The Genetic Material. The Basic Requirements for Genetic Material (i.e., the material that determines the inherited characteristics of a functional organism): 1  It must be stable.  It must be capable of being expressed when needed.
- In the manufacture of metal or alloys. Toxicology : Zirconium compounds are generally considered to be of low toxicity. Skin : Granulomata have been produced by repeated topical applications of zirconium salts to human skin.
Zirconium is located below titanium, which it resembles, in the periodic table. Below zirconium is hafnium, a chemical twin of zirconium. An important use of zirconium is in nuclear power plants. Its most important compound is zircon, which has a number of industrial applications.Zircon can also be obtained in gemstone quality. A gemstone is a mineral that can be cut and polished and used in jewelry or art.he two most common compounds made are zircon (zirconium silicate) and zirconia (zirconium oxide). Naturally occurring zircon is in demand as a gemstone. It is polished, cut, and used for jewelry and art.