High Purity Zirconium Sheet

 

Zirconium is a lustrous, grayish-white metal commonly used in the nuclear, chemical, and aerospace industries. It is highly resistant to corrosion, heat, and wear and has excellent mechanical and electrical properties. Zirconium is available in various forms, including bars, rods, tubing, sheets, and wires.

High purity zirconium sheet is made of zirconium alloy containing at least 99.95% zirconium. This means it has a very low level of impurities, which can affect its mechanical and chemical properties. Pure zirconium has a density of 6.51 g/cm³ and a melting point of 1852°C. It is ductile, malleable, and easy to work with.

High purity zirconium sheet is a versatile material that finds applications in many industries due to its excellent mechanical and chemical properties. The material is highly resistant to corrosion, has high strength, ductility, and thermal conductivity, making it suitable for nuclear, chemical, aerospace, medical, and electronic applications. The production of high purity zirconium sheet is a complex process that involves remelting the zirconium alloy several times to remove impurities and achieve the desired purity level.

 

 

 

High corrosion resistance: Zirconium is highly resistant to corrosion, especially in acidic and alkaline environments. It forms a protective oxide layer on its surface that prevents further corrosion.

High strength: Zirconium has a high strength-to-weight ratio, making it ideal for structural applications.

High ductility: Zirconium can be easily rolled or drawn into thin sheets or wires without cracking.

High thermal conductivity: Zirconium has good thermal conductivity, making it suitable for heat exchangers and other high-temperature applications.

Low neutron absorption: Zirconium has a low neutron absorption cross-section, which makes it ideal for nuclear reactors.

 

 

High purity zirconium sheet has a wide range of applications due to its unique properties. Some of the most common applications of zirconium sheets include:

Nuclear applications: Zirconium is commonly used in nuclear reactors as a cladding material for fuel rods. The high purity zirconium sheet is ideal for this application due to its low neutron absorption and corrosion resistance.

Chemical processing: Zirconium is highly resistant to corrosion in acidic and alkaline environments, making it ideal for chemical processing applications such as pumps, valves, and heat exchangers.

Aerospace applications: Zirconium is used in aerospace applications due to its high strength-to-weight ratio and corrosion resistance. It is used in components such as engine parts, structural components, and heat shields.

Medical applications: Zirconium is biocompatible and has low toxicity, making it ideal for medical applications such as orthopedic implants, dental implants, and surgical instruments.

Electronics: Zirconium is used in electronic applications due to its thermal conductivity and low electrical resistance. It is used in components such as capacitors and transistors.

 

 

High purity zirconium sheet is produced through a process called vacuum arc remelting (VAR). The process involves melting the zirconium alloy in a vacuum chamber using an electric arc. The molten metal is then poured into a mold to form an ingot. The ingot is then remelted several times to refine the purity of the zirconium. Finally, the ingot is rolled into thin sheets using a hot-rolling process.

The VAR process is essential for producing high purity zirconium sheet as it removes impurities such as oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon, which can affect the mechanical and chemical properties of the material. High purity zirconium sheet can be further processed by cold-rolling, annealing, and polishing to achieve the desired finish.

 

 

Material	High Purity Zirconium Sheet
Purity	99.95% or greater
Sheet Size	As Customer require(Width x Length x Thickness)
Density	6.49 g/cm3
Melting Point	1855°C
Thermal Conductivity	22.7 W/m-K
Electrical Resistivity	40.0 nΩ.m
Surface Finish	Smooth, Polished
Tolerance	+/-0.05mm for Thickness +/-2mm for Width and Length

 

 

1. How many years of your production experience?

13 years.

 

2. What is your terms of delivery?

The terms of delivery include EXW, FOB, CFR, CPT, CIF etc.

 

3. What is packages of products?
If the gross weight is less than 5kG, carton packing; If the gross weight is more than 5kG, wooden cases packing.

 

4. What is your terms of shipment?

By sea, by air, by railway, by courier of DHL, UPS, Fedex etc.

 

 

 

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