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Santner Nickel Alloys, based in Hamilton, New Zealand, is a trusted manufacturer and supplier of high-quality Zirconium Sheets and Plates. Known for their exceptional corrosion resistance and strength, these products are designed to perform reliably in highly aggressive chemical and industrial environments. Santner Nickel Alloys ensures precision manufacturing, using premium-grade zirconium to deliver consistent quality and long-lasting performance. Serving industries such as chemical processing, nuclear, marine, and aerospace, Zirconium Sheets and Plates from Santner Nickel Alloys offer durability, reliability, and compliance with international standards, making them an ideal choice for critical applications.
Zirconium Sheets and Plates are made from high-purity zirconium, sometimes alloyed with small amounts of hafnium for specific applications. This composition provides excellent corrosion resistance, particularly against strong acids, alkalis, and seawater. They offer good tensile and yield strength, along with high ductility and toughness, making them suitable for forming and welding. Zirconium maintains mechanical integrity at high temperatures and in harsh chemical environments. The combination of strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance ensures Zirconium Sheets and Plates are highly reliable for critical industrial and chemical applications.
| Standard Specification : | ASTM B551 / ASME SB551 |
| Dimensions : | ASTM, ASME, and API |
| Sheets Thickness : | Range from .008″ to .0125″ |
| Plates Thickness : | Ranges from .0125″ to 5.00″ |
| Sheets/Plates Width : | 1000mm, 1219mm, 1500mm, 1800mm, 2000mm, 2500mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, etc |
| Sheets/Plates Length : | 2000mm, 2440mm, 3000mm, 5800mm, 6000mm, etc |
| Tempers : | Annealed, 1/4, 1/2 Hard, 3/4 Hard, Full Hard |
| Hardness : | Soft, Hard, Half Hard, Quarter Hard, Spring Hard etc. |
| Value Added Service : | Cladding, Heat Treatment, Annealed, Pickling, Polish, Rolling, Cutting, Bending, Forging, Minor Fabrication Etc. |
| Zirconium and Zirconium Alloys Chemical Composition | |||||||||
| Products | Chemical Composition (wt%≤) | ||||||||
| Sn | Fe | Ni | Cr | Fe+Cr | Fe+Ni+Cr | Nb | Al | B | |
| R60001 Nuclear Grade Pure Zirconium (Zr-0) | 0.005 | 0.15 | 0.0070 | 0.02 | – | – | – | 0.0075 | 0.0005 |
| R60802 (Zr-2) | 1.20-1.70 | 0.07-0.20 | 0.03-0.08 | 0.05-0.15 | – | 0.18-0.38 | – | 0.0075 | 0.0005 |
| R60804 (Zr-4) | 1.20-1.70 | 0.18-0.24 | 0.0070 | 0.07-0.13 | 0.28-0.37 | – | – | 0.0075 | 0.0005 |
| R60901 (Zr-2.5Nb) | 0.0050 | 0.150 | 0.0070 | 0.02 | – | – | 2.4-2.8 | 0.0075 | 0.0005 |
| R60904 (Zr-2.5Nb) | 0.010 | 0.065 | 0.0035 | 0.01 | – | – | 2.5-2.8 | 0.0075 | 0.0005 |
| Products | Chemical Composition(wt%≤) | ||||||||
| Cd | Co | Cu | Hf | Mg | Mn | Mo | Si | Ti | |
| R60001 Nuclear Grade Pure Zirconium (Zr-0) | 0.0005 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.010 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.0050 | 0.0120 | 0.0050 |
| R60802 (Zr-2) | 0.0005 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.010 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.0050 | 0.0120 | 0.0050 |
| R60804 (Zr-4) | 0.0005 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.010 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.0050 | 0.0120 | 0.0050 |
| R60901 (Zr-2.5Nb) | 0.0005 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.010 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.0050 | 0.0120 | 0.0050 |
| R60904 (Zr-2.5Nb) | 0.0005 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.005 | 0.0020 | 0.0050 | 0.0050 | 0.0120 | 0.0050 |
| Products | Chemical Composition (wt%≤) | ||||||||
| U | V | W | C | N | H | O | |||
| R60001 Nuclear Grade Pure Zirconium (Zr-0) | 0.0035 | 0.005 | 0.010 | 0.027 | 0.0065 | 0.0025 | 0.09-0.16 | ||
| R60802 (Zr-2) | 0.0035 | 0.005 | 0.010 | 0.027 | 0.0065 | 0.0025 | 0.09-0.16 | ||
| R60804 (Zr-4) | 0.0035 | 0.005 | 0.010 | 0.027 | 0.0065 | 0.0025 | 0.09-0.16 | ||
| R60901 (Zr-2.5Nb) | 0.0035 | – | 0.010 | 0.027 | 0.0080 | 0.0025 | 0.09-0.15 | ||
| R60904 (Zr-2.5Nb) | 0.0035 | 0.005 | 0.010 | 0.027 | 0.0065 | 0.0025 | 0.01-0.14 | ||
| Zirconium and Zirconium Alloys Sheet & Plate Mechanical Properties | |||||
| Grades | |||||
| Products | R60700 | R60702 | R60704 | R60705 | R60706 |
| Tensile strength, min, ksi (MPa) | – | 55 (380) | 60 (415) | 80 (550) | 74 (510) |
| Yield strength, min, ksi (MPa) | – | 30 (205) | 35 (240) | 55 (380) | 50 (345) |
| Tensile strength, max, ksi (MPa) | 55 (380) | – | – | – | – |
| Yield strength, max, ksi (MPa) Sheet, Plate and Strip | 44 (305) | – | – | – | – |
| Elongation in 2 in. or 50 mm, min, % | 20 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
| Bend test radius | 5T | 5T | 5T | 3T | 2.5T |
At Santner Nickel Alloys, we take pride in being the largest supplier, exporter, and manufacturer of Zirconium Sheets and Plates 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.
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Zirconium Sheets and Plates are widely used in industries where corrosion resistance and high performance are essential. They are ideal for chemical processing equipment, including reactors, heat exchangers, and piping exposed to aggressive acids and chemicals. In the nuclear industry, they are used for fuel cladding and reactor components due to their low neutron absorption. Marine applications rely on zirconium’s resistance to seawater corrosion. Aerospace and high-tech industries use these sheets and plates for specialized components requiring strength and corrosion resistance. Their durability and reliability make them suitable for demanding industrial, chemical, and engineering applications.
