Zirconium Sponge (Zr, Purity: 99.9%, APS: 40-50µm)

Zirconium Sponge

Applications:

Metal Alloys:

Superalloys: Zr is used to produce high-performance superalloys that are employed in aerospace and industrial gas turbines. Zirconium improves the strength and stability of these alloys at high temperatures.

Titanium Alloys: Zirconium is alloyed with titanium to enhance its properties, such as strength and corrosion resistance. These alloys are used in aerospace, military, and medical applications.

Nuclear Industry:

Fuel Rod Cladding:  Zr is used in the production of zirconium alloys for cladding nuclear fuel rods. Its low thermal neutron absorption cross-section and resistance to corrosion make it ideal for use in nuclear reactors.

Control Rods: Zirconium alloys made from zirconium sponge are used in control rods in nuclear reactors due to their ability to withstand high radiation and temperature conditions.

Chemical Processing:

Corrosion-Resistant Equipment: Zr  is used to produce corrosion-resistant materials and equipment for chemical processing, including reactors, pumps, and valves. Its resistance to corrosive chemicals is valuable in these applications.

Ceramics:

Advanced Ceramics: Zirconium sponge is a precursor to zirconia (ZrO₂) ceramics, which are used in high-performance applications. Zirconia ceramics are known for their hardness, wear resistance, and thermal stability, and are used in cutting tools, wear-resistant components, and dental prosthetics.

Optics and Electronics:

Optical Coatings: Zirconium, derived from zirconium sponge, is used in optical coatings for lenses, mirrors, and other optical components due to its high refractive index and optical properties.

Semiconductors and Electronics: Zirconium-based materials from zirconium sponge are used in some electronic and semiconductor applications.

Glass Production:

Specialty Glasses: Zirconium sponge is used in the production of specialty glasses. Zirconium improves the mechanical and thermal properties of glass, which is useful in various high-performance glass products.

Material Science and Research:

Research and Development: Zirconium sponge is used in material science research to develop new materials and understand zirconium’s properties. It is a key component in studying advanced materials and technologies.