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Xuan Nickel Alloys in Da Nang, Vietnam, is a respected manufacturer and distributor of high-quality nickel alloys and superior metal products. Among our varied products, zirconium bars are notable for their remarkable strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature performance. Having years of experience and an acute sense of quality, we provide zirconium bars that satisfy the stringent demands of markets like nuclear power, aerospace, medical, and chemical processing. Every product is designed to international standards and is durable, reliable, and of superior performance. Xuan Nickel Alloys boasts about delivering innovative, customer-driven solutions for demanding applications.
Zirconium bars consist mainly of zirconium (Zr), along with trace levels of elements like iron, nickel, and oxygen to boost performance. They are highly valued for their superior corrosion resistance, especially in aggressive environments like seawater and concentrated acids. Zirconium has a high melting point of ~1855°C, which retains strength even at high temperatures. Its mechanical properties involve high strength, good heat transfer, and endurance. Other benefits are biocompatibility and extremely low neutron absorption cross-section, which makes zirconium bars especially appropriate for nuclear reactors, medical applications, and aerospace industries.
| Standards : | ASTM B493 |
| Size : | 5.0mm diameter x L |
| Specification : | ASTM B550/550M-07 |
| Length : | 2m, 2.44m, 3m, or as required |
| Surface : | Turning, Grinding |
| Grade | Zr+Hf | Hf | Fe+Cr | Sn | H | N | C | O | Nb |
| R60702 | 99.2% | <4.5% | <0.20% | – | <0.005% | <0.015% | <0.030% | <0.15% | – |
| R60704 | 97.5% | <4.5% | 0.2-0.4% | 1.0-2.0% | <0.005% | <0.015% | <0.030% | <0.16% | – |
| R60705 | 95.5% | <4.5% | <0.2% | – | <0.005% | <0.015% | <0.050% | <0.16% | 2.0-3.0% |
| Molecular Weight | 91.22 |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White |
| Melting Point | 1852 °C |
| Boiling Point | 3580 °C |
| Density | 6506 kg/m3 |
| Solubility in H2O | N/A |
| Electrical Resistivity | 40.0 microhm-cm @ 20 oC °C |
| Electronegativity | 1.4 Paulings |
| Heat of Fusion | 5.50 Cal/gm mole |
| Heat of Vaporization | 120 K-Cal/gm atom at 4377 °C |
| Poisson’s Ratio | 0.34 |
| Specific Heat | 0.0671 Cal/g/K @ 25 oC °C |
| Tensile Strength | 230 MPa |
| Thermal Conductivity | 0.227 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K |
| Thermal Expansion | (25 °C) 5.7 µm·m-1·K-1 |
| Vickers Hardness | 903 MPa |
| Young’s Modulus | 88 GPa |
At Xuan Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Zirconium Bar in Da Nang, Vietnam, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the Vietnam, allowing us to maintain a vast inventory of over 16,000 tons of premium-quality materials readily available in stock. We are dedicated to delivering superior products and services, ensuring reliability and excellence for our global clientele.
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Zirconium bars are very versatile and prized in various industries for their special characteristics. They are widely used in the nuclear industry as fuel cladding material in reactors because of their low neutron absorption capabilities and radiation and high-temperature resistivity. Aerospace industries use zirconium bars in heat shields and high-performance components under harsh conditions. They are utilized in chemical processing for handling corrosive chemicals, acids, and alkalis in equipment handling. They are biocompatible and therefore used for medical implants and surgical devices. Zirconium bars are also used in electronics, ceramics, and other advanced engineering areas where there is a need for strength and stability.
