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Zirconium Alloys

WR Revert Alloys range of zirconium alloys come with a range of properties that will bring you great benefits.

Zirconium alloys provide low thermal neutron absorption, high corrosion resistance, good ductility, and high strength. Zirconium alloy combined with niobium or tin has high corrosion resistance.

The corrosion resistance of zirconium alloys results from the formation of a stable oxide on the surface of the metal.

Popular customer choices in our product range are Zr702, Zr705 and zircalloy 2 & 4 feature in our offerings.

What are Zirconium Alloys?

Zirconium alloys are metallic materials that contain zirconium as the primary alloying element, along with one or more other elements such as tin, niobium, or iron. Zirconium alloys are commonly used in nuclear reactors because of their low thermal neutron absorption cross section, which means they do not readily absorb neutrons and cause the reactor to shut down.

Zirconium alloys are known for their excellent corrosion resistance, high strength, and good ductility at both room and high temperatures. They are also highly resistant to creep deformation, which makes them ideal for use in high-temperature environments.

In addition to their use in nuclear reactors, zirconium alloys are also used in a variety of other applications such as aerospace and chemical processing, where their corrosion resistance and high-temperature properties are highly valued.

 Disadvantages of Zirconium Alloys

While zirconium alloys have many advantages, there are also some potential disadvantages to consider:

Cost: Zirconium is a relatively rare and expensive element, which can make zirconium alloys more costly than other materials.

Brittleness: Zirconium alloys can be brittle at low temperatures, which can cause them to crack or fail under certain conditions.

Limited welding options: Zirconium alloys are difficult to weld due to their high melting point and reactive nature, which can limit their use in certain applications.

Limited availability: Zirconium alloys may not be readily available in all sizes or forms, which can make them difficult to source for some applications.

Susceptibility to hydrogen embrittlement: Zirconium alloys can be susceptible to hydrogen embrittlement, which can cause cracking or failure under certain conditions.

It is important to note that many of these disadvantages can be mitigated through proper design and processing, and zirconium alloys remain a highly valued material for many critical applications.

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Zirconium Alloys

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Not only do we supply zirconium alloy worldwide, but we'll also prepare them to your exact specifications. We offer a range of services, including vacuum prepared, and air melt solids and turnings are offered. Detailed certificates of analysis are available for all our products upon request.

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Aluminium production, Nuclear, Aerospace

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