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ZIRCONIUM (Zr)

 

GENERAL PROPERTIES

Symbol:

Zr

Atomic Number:

40

Atomic Weight:

91.22

Density:

6.506 gm/cc

Melting Point:

1852 oC

Boiling Point:

4377 oC

Thermal Conductivity:

0.227 W/cm/oK @ 298.2 oK

Electrical Resistivity:

40.0 microhm-cm @ 20 oC

Electronegativity:

1.4 Paulings

Specific Heat:

0.0671 Cal/g/oK @ 25 oC

Heat of Vaporization:

120 K-Cal/gm atom at 4377 oC

Heat of Fusion:

5.50 Cal/gm mole

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

Characteristics: Hard, lustrous, grayinsh, crystalline scales or gray amorphous powder. Soluble in hot, very concentrated acids. Insoluble in water and cold acids. Corrosion-resistant; low neutron absorption. Low toxicity.

Hazards: A suspected carcinogen. Not permitted in cosmetics (FDA). Flammable and explosive as dust or powder, and in form of borings, shavings, etc. Tolerance, (as Zr): 5 mg/m3 of air (applies to all Zr compounds). Powder should be kept in wet storage and protective clothing should be worn.  

Material Safety Data Sheet – MSDS

Zirconium MSDS

Technical Data Sheets

Zirconium – Machining
Zirconium Nitrate

Zirconium and Hafnium – Machining
Zirconium Silicate  
Understanding Mesh Sizes

TYPICAL ANALYSES

Impurities in ppm

Material / Purity:

2N8

3N5

Al

65

2

B

<.04

-

Ca

30

-

Cd

<0.4

-

Co

<15

-

Cr

150

2

Cu

25

10

Fe

700

50

Hf

50

35

Mg

<10

-

Mo

<25

-

Ni

<40

-

P

<25

-

Pb

<29

-

Si

<25

<25

Sn

<100

-

Ti

<20

2

V

<30

-

W

<75

2

Zn

30

-

WIRE

Material

Purity

Zirconium Wire .005” to .090”

2N8, 3N5

Wire is spooled to order and sold by the foot or meter.

ROD

Material

Purity

Zirconium Rod .0625”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Rod .125”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Rod .250”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Rod .500”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Rod .625”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Rod .750”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Rod 1”

2N8, 3N5

Rod is cut to order and sold by the inch or foot.

FOIL

Material

Purity

Zirconium Foil .001”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .002”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .003”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .004”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .005”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .006”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .007”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .008”

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Foil .009”

2N8, 3N5

Foil is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot.

SHEET

Material

Purity

Zirconium Sheet .010” to 1”

3N, 4N, 5N

Sheet is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot.

SPUTTERING TARGETS

Material

Purity

Zirconium Sputtering Target  2"D X .125"T

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Sputtering Target 2"D X .250"T

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Sputtering Target 4"D X .125"T

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Sputtering Target 4"D X .250"T

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Sputtering Target 5"D X .125"T

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Sputtering Target 5"D X .250"T

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Sputtering Target 6"D X .125"T

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Sputtering Target 6"D X .250"T

2N8, 3N5

Additional sizes available upon request.

POWDER, SHOT, PELLETS, & INGOT

Material

Purity

Zirconium Shot .125"

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Pellets  .250"D X .125"L

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Pellets .250"D X .250"L

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Ingot

2N8, 3N5

Zirconium Powder -60, +100