Description
Zirconium (Zr) Micron Powder (99.9%, 325 Mesh)
Zirconium (Zr) Micron Powder with 99.9% purity and 325 mesh particle size is a highly versatile metallic powder valued for its strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability. As a transition metal with a hexagonal crystal structure, zirconium offers excellent hardness, low neutron absorption cross-section, and biocompatibility, making it suitable for both industrial and medical applications.
With a melting point of 1852 °C and boiling point of 3580 °C, zirconium powder demonstrates high resistance to heat and chemical attack. Its combination of hardness, ductility, and conductivity makes it a critical material in sectors such as aerospace, nuclear energy, medical devices, and advanced alloys.
Technical Properties
Chemical Symbol: Zr
Purity: 99.9%
Particle Size: 325 mesh
CAS Number: 7440-67-7
Density: 6.506 g/cm³
Melting Point: 1852 °C
Boiling Point: 3580 °C
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal
Vickers Hardness: 110
Electrical Resistivity (25 °C): 41.4 µΩ·cm
Form: Powder
Applications
Aerospace & Alloys
Strengthens high-performance alloys with excellent corrosion and heat resistance.
Used in aircraft engines, turbine blades, and aerospace components.
Nuclear Industry
Ideal for nuclear reactors due to its low neutron absorption.
Used in cladding materials for fuel rods.
Medical & Biotechnology
Biocompatibility makes it suitable for surgical instruments, implants, and prosthetics.
Provides strength and resistance in dental applications.
Industrial Applications
Applied in abrasives, ceramics, electronics, and advanced coatings.
Supports high-performance pyrotechnics and chemical processing equipment.