Home > Zirconium Bar
Elvis Nickel Alloys stands out as a top-notch manufacturer and supplier of Zirconium Bars right in Houston, USA. Our bars are designed to resist corrosion, making them perfect for the toughest chemical and nuclear environments. Zirconium is highly valued for its remarkable resistance to acids, impressive melting point, and minimal neutron absorption, which makes it a go-to choice for specialized industrial uses. We produce our zirconium bars following ASTM B550 and other global standards, ensuring they have precise dimensions, high purity, and consistent mechanical properties. Whether in nuclear reactors, chemical processing plants, or aerospace systems, Elvis Nickel Alloys provides zirconium bars that are built to last and perform under pressure.
Zirconium Bars are primarily made up of zirconium (≥99.2%), with small amounts of hafnium and controlled impurities like iron, oxygen, and carbon. They boast impressive tensile strength (~379 MPa) and yield strength (~207 MPa), along with outstanding corrosion resistance, particularly in hydrochloric, nitric, and sulfuric acids. With a melting point of 1855°C and a density of 6.52 g/cm³, zirconium holds its structural integrity even in high-temperature and harsh chemical settings. Its low neutron capture rate also makes it a vital component for nuclear fuel cladding and reactor parts.
| 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 Elvis Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Zirconium Bar in Texas, USA, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the USA, 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.
Contact us to get a quick quote for your requirement.
Zirconium Bars find extensive applications in nuclear power generation, chemical processing, pharmaceutical equipment, and aerospace systems, thanks to their ability to withstand corrosive chemicals and thermal stress. In nuclear reactors, they serve as essential materials for fuel rod cladding and core structures due to their low neutron absorption. In the chemical sector, zirconium bars are utilized in heat exchangers, reactors, and pumps that deal with aggressive fluids. Elvis Nickel Alloys is committed to supplying high-purity zirconium bars that meet the highest standards.
