Home > Zirconium Bar
Santner Nickel Alloys, located in Hamilton, New Zealand, stands out as a top manufacturer and supplier of high-quality **Zirconium Bars**. They cater to a variety of industrial sectors with precision-engineered metal products. Renowned for their commitment to quality, reliability, and cutting-edge production techniques, the company guarantees that each Zirconium Bar adheres to strict international standards. Their offerings are prized for their remarkable corrosion resistance, stability at high temperatures, and impressive mechanical strength. With a focus on consistent performance, superior material purity, and tailored solutions, Santner Nickel Alloys has earned a reputation as a trusted provider of Zirconium Bars in the global engineering and processing markets.
**Zirconium Bars** are generally made from high-purity zirconium, often surpassing 99.2%, with carefully controlled levels of hafnium and minimal impurities like oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon. This specific composition grants them excellent corrosion resistance, particularly in acidic and high-temperature settings. On the mechanical side, Zirconium Bars boast high tensile strength, good ductility, and outstanding toughness. They maintain their structural integrity even under extreme heat and resist cracking, embrittlement, and chemical damage. Their lightweight design, paired with strong thermal and mechanical stability, makes them perfect for demanding applications that require purity, durability, and long-lasting performance.
| 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 Santner Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Zirconium Bar in Hamilton, New Zealand, providing cutting-edge solutions for all your piping needs. Our state-of-the-art production plants are strategically located in the New Zealand, 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 use in industries that demand superior corrosion resistance and exceptional material purity. In the chemical processing field, they are crucial for reactors, piping, and heat exchangers that deal with strong acids. The nuclear sector depends on zirconium for fuel cladding and structural components due to its low neutron absorption properties. Additionally, medical and pharmaceutical equipment benefit from zirconium’s unique characteristics, making it a preferred choice for applications that require reliability and safety. Whether in high-stakes environments or specialized manufacturing processes, Zirconium Bars play a vital role in ensuring efficiency and performance.
