Polished Zirconium Rods

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Polished zirconium rods are characterized by a small thermal neutron absorption cross-section and as an active metal, zirconium forms an oxide film at room temperature. This oxide film makes zirconium and its alloys have excellent corrosion resistance while having good mechanical and heat to transfer properties. Zirconium products are abundant and diverse. The most initial mineral form is zircon sand, which can be processed by caustic soda and water washing to produce primary products such as zirconium silicate and zirconium chloride; further calcination, chlorination, and reduction can also make zirconium dioxide and industrial-grade sponge zirconium; if the purification and separation technology reaches a certain level, nuclear grade sponge zirconium can be made.

The zirconium rods produced by Yusheng Metals are used in ceramics and refractory materials. Only 3%-4% of zirconium ore is processed into metallic zirconium (or sponge zirconium), which is then further processed into various zirconium materials. Nuclear-grade zirconium is applied to this property for use as structural materials for nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, civilian power generation reactors, cladding for uranium fuel elements, etc. Nuclear-grade zirconium can be considered a strategic metal of national importance and is closely associated with the development of the nuclear industry.

Zirconium used in chemical acid and alkali resistant equipment, military and electronic industries is called industrial grade zirconium. Zirconium metal and its alloy products are at the top of the industry chain in terms of processing ease, process level, and technological content.If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us online or by email. 

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