Zirconium

Zirconium Rod

MATERIAL OVERVIEW

Characteristics: Hard, lustrous, grayish, 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.

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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/K @ 298.2 K

Electrical Resistivity:

40.0 microhm-cm @ 20 oC

Electronegativity:

1.4 Paulings

Specific Heat:

0.0671 Cal/g/K @ 25 oC

Heat of Vaporization:

120 K-Cal/gm atom at 4377 oC

Heat of Fusion:

5.50 Cal/gm mole

TYPICAL ANALYSES - Impurities in percent

Material / Purity:

3N excl Hf

C 0.01
Fe+Cr 0.07
H 0.001
Hf 1.1
N 0.005
O 0.14

ZIRCONIUM WIRE

 

Material

Purity

Zirconium Wire .001"
2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .002" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .003" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .004" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .005"  camera1 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .006" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .007" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .008" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .009" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .010"  camera1 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .015"  camera1 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .020" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .025" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .030" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .040" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .060" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .080" 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Wire .090" 2N8, 3N

Wire is spooled to order and sold by the foot or meter. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional diameters or custom sizes.

ZIRCONIUM ROD

 

Material

Purity

Zirconium Rod .0625” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Rod .125” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Rod .250”  camera1  camera1
2N8, 3N
Zirconium Rod .500” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Rod .625” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Rod .750” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Rod 1” 2N8, 3N

Rod is cut to order and sold by the inch or foot. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional diameters or custom sizes.

ZIRCONIUM FOIL

Material

Purity

Zirconium Foil .001” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .002” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .003” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .004”  camera1  camera1
2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .005” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .006” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .007” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .008” 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Foil .009” 2N8, 3N

Foil is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional thicknesses or custom sizes.

ZIRCONIUM SHEET

Material

Purity

Zirconium Sheet .010”
3N
Zirconium Sheet .014" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .015" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .020" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .025" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .028" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .030" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .040" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .050" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .060" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .080" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .125 3N
Zirconium Sheet .140" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .250" 3N
Zirconium Sheet .275" 3N

Sheet is cut to order and sold by the square inch or square foot. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional thicknesses or custom sizes.

ZIRCONIUM SPUTTERING TARGETS

Material

Purity

Zirconium Sputtering Target 2"D X .125"T 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Sputtering Target 2"D X .250"T 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Sputtering Target 3"D X .125"T 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Sputtering Target 3"D X .250"T  camera1  camera1
2N8, 3N
Zirconium Sputtering Target 4"D X .125"T 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Sputtering Target 4"D X .250"T 2N8, 3N

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ZIRCONIUM POWDER, SHOT, PELLETS, & INGOT

 

Material

Purity

Zirconium Pellets .125"D X .125"L 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Pellets .250"D X .250"L 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Ingot 2N8, 3N
Zirconium Powder -60, +100  Mesh 2N

Powder, shot, pellets, and ingots are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional specifications or custom requirements.

ZIRCONIUM COMPOUNDS

Material

Purity

Zirconium Boride ZrB2  -325 Mesh 2N+
Zirconium Boride ZrB2  -200 Mesh 2N5
Zirconium Carbide Powder ZrC 2N5
Zirconium Fluoride ZrF4  -4 Mesh 3N
Zirconium Oxide ZrO2  -325 Mesh 2N, 2N7, 4N5
Zirconium Oxide ZrO2  1/2" to 1/8" Pieces 2N7
Zirconium Oxide ZrO2  Tablets 2N7
Zirconium Silicate ZrSiO4  -325 Mesh 2N
Zirconium Silicide ZrSi2  -325 Mesh 2N5

Compounds are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional specifications or custom requirements.

 

Material Safety Data Sheet - MSDS
Zirconium MSDS
Technical Data Sheets
Zirconium – Machining
Zirconium and Hafnium – Machining
Zirconium Silicate
Understanding Mesh Sizes

 

 

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