Zr Zirconium Foil
- High Melting Point: Zirconium foil has a melting point of approximately 1855°C, making it ideal for high-temperature applications.
- Corrosion Resistance: Exceptional resistance to corrosion, particularly in acids, alkalis, and saltwater environments, making it highly durable in harsh conditions.
- Low Neutron Absorption: Ideal for use in nuclear reactors as it exhibits low neutron absorption, contributing to its application in nuclear fuel cladding.
- Thermal Stability: Maintains structural integrity even under extreme temperature conditions, making it suitable for use in high-heat environments.
- Malleability: The material is highly malleable, allowing it to be formed into thin sheets, foils, and complex shapes without compromising its performance.
- Lightweight and Strong: Zirconium foil offers a balance of low density and high strength, making it suitable for applications where both strength and lightness are required.
- Biocompatibility: Non-toxic and biocompatible, making it suitable for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
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Description
Zirconium foil is a high-performance material known for its excellent corrosion resistance, high melting point, and outstanding thermal stability. It is widely used in demanding applications such as nuclear reactors, electronics, and chemical processing due to its robustness and durability.
Properties of Zirconium Foil
- High Melting Point: Zirconium foil has a melting point of approximately 1855°C, making it ideal for high-temperature applications.
- Corrosion Resistance: Exceptional resistance to corrosion, particularly in acids, alkalis, and saltwater environments, making it highly durable in harsh conditions.
- Low Neutron Absorption: Ideal for use in nuclear reactors as it exhibits low neutron absorption, contributing to its application in nuclear fuel cladding.
- Thermal Stability: Maintains structural integrity even under extreme temperature conditions, making it suitable for use in high-heat environments.
- Malleability: The material is highly malleable, allowing it to be formed into thin sheets, foils, and complex shapes without compromising its performance.
- Lightweight and Strong: Zirconium foil offers a balance of low density and high strength, making it suitable for applications where both strength and lightness are required.
- Biocompatibility: Non-toxic and biocompatible, making it suitable for use in medical and pharmaceutical applications.
Advantages of Zirconium Foil
- Corrosion Resistance: Offers exceptional protection in chemical processing, desalination, and other corrosive environments, outperforming many other metals like stainless steel.
- High-Temperature Performance: Due to its high melting point and excellent thermal stability, zirconium foil can withstand extreme temperatures without degradation.
- Nuclear Applications: Due to its low neutron absorption, zirconium foil is widely used in the nuclear industry, particularly in fuel cladding materials for reactors.
- Biocompatibility: Zirconium’s non-toxic nature and biocompatibility make it ideal for applications in medical devices and implants.
- Formability and Flexibility: Its malleability allows it to be shaped into various complex geometries, including thin foils, without losing its strength or durability.
Applications of Zirconium Foil
- Nuclear Industry: ①Fuel Cladding: Used as a cladding material for nuclear fuel rods, where its low neutron absorption and resistance to radiation damage are critical. ②Nuclear Reactors: Zirconium foil is essential in nuclear reactors as it helps protect fuel from direct contact with reactor coolant.
- Aerospace and Military: Used in high-performance applications, including in space exploration and military technology, due to its strength, heat resistance, and low weight.
- Chemical Processing: In chemical reactors, zirconium foil’s corrosion resistance allows it to handle aggressive chemicals at high temperatures.
- Medical Devices: ①Implants: Zirconium foil is used in dental and surgical implants, offering biocompatibility and resistance to bodily fluids. ②Surgical Instruments: The material is also used in precision medical instruments that require high durability and low reactivity.
- Electronics: In electronics, it is used in certain capacitors and other components where high thermal stability and resistance to harsh environments are required.
- Automotive: Zirconium is used in the production of catalytic converters and other automotive components due to its high-temperature stability and durability.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in packaging and pharmaceutical applications where its corrosion resistance and biocompatibility ensure the safety and integrity of sensitive materials.
At Tinsan Materials, we offer zirconium foil in various thicknesses, widths, and lengths. Our customizable solutions are tailored to meet specific performance requirements in industries such as nuclear, aerospace, and chemical processing. Our manufacturing process ensures high-quality material with consistent properties, such as precise thickness tolerance and exceptional flatness.
If you have specific requirements, such as sizes, purity, or application details, please contact us to match your needs.
