Zirconium Zr Sponge

Formula	Zirconium Zr
Synonyms	Zirconium Sponge, Zirconium granule, Zirconium Pellet, Zirconium particle
Appearance	Black pellet
Particle Size	can be customized upon request
Melting Point	1852 °C
Density	6.5 g/cm 3
Tensile Strength, Ultimate	N/A
Tensile Strength, Yield	N/A

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Description of Zirconium Zr Sponge

Zirconium (Zr) sponge is a porous, metallic form of zirconium produced through the reduction of zirconium tetrachloride. It is characterized by its low density and high surface area, making it ideal for applications requiring high reactivity. Zirconium sponge is primarily used in the nuclear industry for producing zirconium alloys that serve as cladding for fuel rods due to its low neutron absorption. Additionally, it is used in chemical processing and the production of specialty alloys.

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Chemical Composition

Brand	Chemical Composition %
	Zr+Hf	O	Si	C	N	Cl
	≥	≤
Firearms class	99.40	0.140	0.010	0.050	0.010	0.130
Industrial class	99.80	0.100	0.010	0.020	0.010	0.130
Size	3-35 MM, 1-3 MM, 3-5 MM
Packing	20kg/ barrel , 100 kg/barrel, 20kg / barrel, or 100kg / barrel

Applications

Nuclear Industry: Used to produce zirconium alloys for cladding fuel rods, offering low neutron absorption and high corrosion resistance.
Aerospace Industry: Employed in the manufacturing of high-strength, heat-resistant alloys for critical aerospace components.
Chemical Processing: Utilized in the production of equipment that requires resistance to aggressive chemicals and high temperatures.
Electronics and Vacuum Tubes: Acts as a getter in vacuum tubes and other electronic devices, absorbing residual gases to maintain a high vacuum.
Metallurgy: Used in the production of specialty zirconium alloys and other metallurgical processes requiring high-purity zirconium.

Zirconium Zr Sponge Reference

Study for Production of Zirconium Sponge by Separated-Reduction Process

Zirconium sponge is produced by Kroll process which is a single batch process in a two-part vessel, with the zirconium tetrachloride loaded into the top portion and the magnesium metal loaded in the bottom. In such system, the amount of zirconium which can be produced in a single batch is severely limited and feed of zirconium tetrachloride into the bottom portion can only be roughly controlled.