Zircon (zirconium)

[Zr - low neutron capture, corrosion resistant]

Zircon (zirconium) is a gray-white, corrosion-resistant refractory metal with a high melting point and reliable strength at high temperatures. It is used in the chemical industry, in high-temperature furnaces, in the aerospace industry and – thanks to its low neutron absorption – in reactor construction. In alloyed form, it retains its good machinability and is highly resistant to aggressive media. Our product range covers semi-finished and finished parts according to drawings; details can be found below.

Grades & data sheets

Variety	Composition	Available as	data sheet
Zirconium (Zr, pure)	Zr ≥ 99.2-99.95 % (depending on semi-finished product/grade)	Wires, rods/bars, sheets/plates/strips, tubes; finished parts according to drawing	On request
Zr 702 / 704 / 705	Unalloyed (R60702) / Zr-Sn (R60704) / Zr-Nb (R60705)	Wires, rods, sheets/plates/strips, tubes; finished parts according to drawing	On request

The key features are as follows: Zr with low neutron absorption; corrosion-resistant

Supply programme

Wires, rods, bars, sheets/plates/strips, tubes and finished parts according to customer drawings

Properties

– High melting point (~1,855 °C)
– Very high corrosion resistance
– Low neutron absorption → suitable for nuclear applications
– Good strength at high temperatures

Applications

– Apparatus/plant engineering in the chemical industry (e.g. heat exchangers, pipes)
– High-temperature furnaces and heat-resistant components
– Aerospace components
– Reactor/nuclear technology (low neutron absorption)

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Specifications / standards

– ASTM B550/B550M – Zirconium & zirconium alloys: Rods & Wires
– ASTM B551/B551M – Zircon & Zirconium Alloys: Strip, sheet & plate
– ASTM B493/B493M – Zircon & zircon alloys: Forgings

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