Zirconium Sheet / Plate
Description
Zirconium metal sheet refers to thin sheets or plates made of zirconium element. Zirconium metal sheet has excellent corrosion resistance, high melting point, good biocompatibility, and is a metal with excellent corrosion resistance and high temperature stability. It is widely used in chemical industry, aerospace and medical equipment. Zirconium metal vanadium plates and sheets occupy an important position in various industries due to their unique physical and chemical properties, especially in the field of high technology.
Alfa Chemistry is a leading supplier of zirconium sheets and plate with very competitive prices and unmatched customer service. We can also customize zirconium sheets and plate in various sizes to suit your requirements.
General Properties
| Items | ZSP-1 | ZSP-2 | ZSP-3 | ZSP-4 | ZSP-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog | ACAM-OMA-P118 | ACAM-OMA-P119 | ACAM-OMA-P120 | ACAM-OMA-P121 | ACAM-OMA-P122 |
| Zirconium+hafnium, min | 99.2 | 99.2 | 97.5 | 95.5 | 95.5 |
| Hafnium,max | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Iron+chromium | 0.2 max | 0.2 max | 0.2-0.4 | 0.2 max | 0.2 max |
| Tin | - | - | 1.0-2.0 | - | - |
| Hydrogen,max | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 | 0.005 |
| Nitrogen,max | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 | 0.025 |
| Carbon,max | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Niobium | - | - | - | 2.0-3.0 | 2.0-3.0 |
| Oxygen,max | 0.10 | 0.16 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.16 |
| Tensile strength, min, ksi | - | 55 (380) MPa | 60 (415) MPa | 80 (550) MPa | 74 (510) MPa |
| Yield strength, min, ksi | - | 30 (205) MPa | 35 (240) MPa | 55 (380) MPa | 50 (345) MPa |
| Tensile strength, max, ksi | 55 (380) MPa | - | - | - | - |
| Yield strength, max, ksi (MPa) Sheet, Plate and Strip | 44 (305) MPa | - | - | - | - |
| Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, % | 20 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| Bend test radius | 5T | 5T | 5T | 3T | 2.5T |
Processing Technology
| Items | Description |
|---|---|
| Ingot casting inspection | composition reinspection, appearance inspection |
| β forging | heated in furnace under temperature of 950-980˚C, insulated for 45 to 60 min, hot forging into slab, and the final forging temperature is >500˚C |
| β annealing | heated in furnace under temperature of 1030-1050˚C, insulated for 45 to 60 min, water quenching |
| α hot rolling | heated to 750-800˚C, insulated for 30-35 min |
| Cold rolling to remove scales, acid pickling | use sand blasting to remove scales, then acid pickling |
| Cold rolling and intermediate annealing | intermediate annealing temperature 600-700˚C, insulated for 1h, vacuum degree 10-2-10-3 Pa |
| Finishing | rolling on sendzimir mill |
| Final annealing | annealing temperature 540-600˚C, insulated for 1h, vacuum degree 10-2-10-3 Pa |
Specification
| Items | Nuclear Grade | Non-nuclear Grade | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Size | Thickness | Width | Length | Thickness | Width | Length |
| Hot Rolled Sheet | 2.10-4.76 mm | >610 mm | 3050-6100 mm | 0.27-4.75 mm | >610 mm | >3050 mm |
| Hot Rolled Strip | 2.10-4.76 mm | 88.9-610 mm | - | 2.10-4.76 mm | 88.9-610 mm | - |
| Cold Rolled Sheet | 0.25-4.76 mm | 4.76-610 mm | 5000-6100 mm | 0.25-4.76 mm | 4.76-610 mm | 1500-6100 mm |
| Thick Plate | 2.11-50.8 mm | 2134-3050 mm | - | 4.75-50.8 mm | 1500-2500 mm | 3050-15000 mm |
Physical Properties
- High strength: Zirconium-vanadium alloy has excellent mechanical strength and is suitable for high pressure and high temperature environments.
- Corrosion resistance: The alloy has good corrosion resistance to a variety of chemical media, especially under high temperature and acidic conditions.
- Heat resistance: Zirconium-vanadium alloy can maintain stable performance at higher temperatures and is suitable for use in high temperature environments.
Advantages
- The high temperature performance and ductility of zirconium have been improved, making it suitable for a wider range of applications.
- Excellent mechanical and chemical properties make it a reliable material in various extreme conditions.
Application
Zirconium and zirconium alloy plates have good mechanical properties and machining properties. Zirconium and zirconium alloy plates can be used as nuclear power reactor fuel packaging materials and other structural materials.
* Technical data included herein should be used as a guideline only, and should not be construed as maximum or minimum values for specification or for final design, or for a particular use or application. The data may be revised anytime without notice.
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