Zirconium Bar and Rod products are prized for their outstanding resistance to corrosion and their ability to perform well in extreme conditions. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, these bars and rods provide excellent mechanical stability, making them perfect for industries that require high purity and durability. Their remarkable capacity to endure harsh chemicals, elevated temperatures, and tough operating environments makes them a go-to choice for specialized engineering tasks. With a fantastic strength-to-weight ratio and impressive resistance to oxidation, Zirconium bars and rods ensure long-lasting reliability in critical industrial systems and cutting-edge technological applications.
Typically made from high-purity zirconium with carefully controlled hafnium levels, Zirconium Bar and Rod boast exceptional corrosion resistance and structural integrity. They are known for their impressive strength, good ductility, and high melting point, which makes them ideal for situations involving heat and mechanical stress. Their mechanical properties include high tensile strength, low thermal neutron absorption, and remarkable stability under extreme conditions. This blend of purity, toughness, and thermal resistance allows Zirconium bars and rods to excel in both chemical processing and nuclear-grade applications.
| Standards : | ASTM B493 |
| Size : | 5.0mm diameter x L |
| Specification : | ASTM B550/550M-07 |
| Length : | 2m, 2.44m, 3m, or as required |
| Surface : | Turning, Grinding |
| Grade | Zr+Hf | Hf | Fe+Cr | Sn | H | N | C | O | Nb |
| R60702 | 99.2% | <4.5% | <0.20% | – | <0.005% | <0.015% | <0.030% | <0.15% | – |
| R60704 | 97.5% | <4.5% | 0.2-0.4% | 1.0-2.0% | <0.005% | <0.015% | <0.030% | <0.16% | – |
| R60705 | 95.5% | <4.5% | <0.2% | – | <0.005% | <0.015% | <0.050% | <0.16% | 2.0-3.0% |
| Molecular Weight | 91.22 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White |
| Melting Point | 1852 °C |
| Boiling Point | 3580 °C |
| Density | 6506 kg/m3 |
| Solubility in H2O | N/A |
| Electrical Resistivity | 40.0 microhm-cm @ 20 oC °C |
| Electronegativity | 1.4 Paulings |
| Heat of Fusion | 5.50 Cal/gm mole |
| Heat of Vaporization | 120 K-Cal/gm atom at 4377 °C |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.34 |
| Specific Heat | 0.0671 Cal/g/K @ 25 oC °C |
| Tensile Strength | 230 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.227 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K |
| Thermal Expansion | (25 °C) 5.7 µm·m-1·K-1 |
| Vickers Hardness | 903 MPa |
| Young’s Modulus | 88 GPa |
Yes, Zirconium bars can be welded. It requires specialized techniques such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) to ensure good weld quality, as it is highly reactive at elevated temperatures.
To maintain zirconium rods, keep them clean and free of contaminants. Store in a dry, cool environment. Avoid mechanical damage and ensure proper handling to prevent oxidation or corrosion.
Zirconium bars are generally resistant to galvanic corrosion due to their high corrosion resistance properties. However, when paired with more reactive metals, galvanic corrosion may still occur.
Zirconium Bar and Rod find extensive use across various industries, including nuclear power, chemical processing, marine engineering, and medical technology. Their low neutron absorption is crucial for components in nuclear reactors, fuel cladding, and reprocessing equipment. In chemical plants, they are utilized in valves, pumps, heat exchangers, and piping systems that come into contact with strong acids like hydrochloric and sulfuric acid. Moreover, Zirconium rods are also employed in biomedical implants, electronics, and high-temperature aerospace components. Their unique combination of corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, and thermal stability makes them indispensable in these fields.
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