Zirconium (Zr) Micron Powder (99.9%, 325 Mesh)

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.