Zirconium metal round rod 99.2% from Ø 1.6mm to 15mm rod Zr element 40 rod (length : 0.1 Meter, diameter : 8mm)

Length tolerance +/-2mm

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Zirconium is a heavy metal belonging to the titanium group, known for its outstanding corrosion resistance, good flexibility, and relative softness. It is easy to process by rolling, forging, and hammering. While zirconium is a poor conductor of electricity, it efficiently conducts heat. At elevated temperatures, it reacts with most nonmetals, but thanks to passivation, it remains stable in air. The metal resists most acids, though it can be attacked by aqua regia and hydrofluoric acid at room temperature. Zirconium is not affected by alkaline solutions and, in powdered form, can be pyrophoric. It is non-toxic and naturally present in the human body.

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Zirconium is primarily used in the nuclear industry, especially for making cladding for uranium fuel rods (Zircaloy alloy). It is also valuable in chemical engineering for manufacturing equipment like valves, pumps, and agitators. As an alloying element, zirconium enhances the corrosion resistance of steels and is used in surgical instruments. Additionally, it is a component of flashlight powder for fireworks and signal flares due to its smokeless combustion.

Main applications of zirconium include:

• Nuclear power plants (fuel rod cladding);
• Chemical plant construction (valves, pumps, stirrers);
• Alloying element in steel and surgical tools;
• Flashlight powders for fireworks and signal lights;
• Production of abrasive papers and pigments.

Key properties of zirconium:

• Exceptional resistance to corrosion;
• High flexibility and ductility;
• Poor electrical but good thermal conductivity;
• Excellent resistance to most acids and alkaline solutions;
• Pyrophoric in finely divided form;
• Non-toxic.

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