Zirconium Wire
Overview
Zirconium Wire is a filamentary material made of metallic zirconium or zirconium alloy. With its advantages such as corrosion resistance, good mechanical properties, excellent high-temperature performance, biocompatibility, and nuclear performance, it has broad application prospects in many fields such as the chemical industry, aerospace, nuclear industry, and medical care. As a non-ferrous metal supplier with more than 20 years of professional experience, FANMETAL can also provide customers with zirconium rods, zirconium plates, zirconium crucibles, and other zirconium and zirconium alloy products.
Characteristics
Excellent corrosion resistance
Zirconium exhibits extremely strong corrosion resistance in many corrosive environments, especially in acidic media (such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, etc.) and alkaline media. Its corrosion resistance is better than that of common metals such as stainless steel and titanium.
Excellent high-temperature performance
Zirconium exhibits good stability at high temperatures and can withstand them without significant oxidation, softening, or deformation. It has significant application value, especially in high-temperature environments such as the aerospace and nuclear industries.
Good mechanical properties
Zirconium has high strength, ductility, and toughness, and can maintain its shape and performance stability under certain loads and stresses.
Excellent nuclear performance
Zirconium has a small absorption cross-section for neutrons, which helps reduce neutron losses and improve reactor efficiency and safety.
Dimension
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Grade |
Pure Zr and alloys 702,703,704 |
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Purity |
Zr≥95%-99.2% |
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Diameter |
0.5-10mm |
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Length |
300mm-6000mm |
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Melting Point |
1855℃ |
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Density |
6.59g/cm3 |
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Surface |
Polishing, Grinding, Chemical Cleaning |
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Standard |
ASTM B551, GB/T 8769 |
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Certification |
ISO 9001 |
Application
1. Chemical Industry and Metallurgy
- In chemical reactors containing strong acids (such as hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid), strong bases, or high-temperature corrosive media, zirconium wire can be woven into filter screens to filter impurities from corrosive liquids or gases. It can also serve as electrode leads in electrolytic cells, maintaining stable conductivity in the corrosive environment of electrolysis.
- In high-temperature metallurgical smelting processes, it can be processed into high-temperature resistant thin-walled tubing to protect thermocouple sensors from corrosion caused by molten metal or high-temperature furnace gases, ensuring accurate temperature measurement.
2. Aerospace
- In high-temperature environments such as aircraft engine combustion chambers and spacecraft propulsion systems, it can be used as a connecting wire or support wire for small structural components.
3. Nuclear Industry
- Zirconium wire is often used to make support structures, drive filaments, and guide tube assemblies for nuclear reactor fuel rods, ensuring stable alignment of the fuel rods within the reactor, reducing neutron loss, and improving reactor efficiency.
4. Electronics and Precision Manufacturing
- It can be used as electrode leads in devices such as high-vacuum electron tubes and ion sources. Its low gas adsorption and high-temperature stability ensure long-term, reliable operation of these devices in vacuum environments.
- Zirconium can be used as signal transmission leads in sensors that require corrosion resistance or high-temperature environments, reducing environmental interference.
5. Medical Field
- Zirconium has excellent biocompatibility and strength close to that of human bone. Zirconium wire can be processed into fixation wires used in orthopedic surgery or connector wires for dental implants. Zirconium has no rejection reaction with human tissue and can withstand long-term corrosion from body fluids.
- In minimally invasive surgical tools, thin-diameter wires can be used as guide wires or operating wires for endoscopes. They offer both flexibility and rigidity, enabling doctors to precisely manipulate instruments within the body.
Process
① First, the zirconium sponge is vacuum melted and forged to produce a uniform composition, resulting in a zirconium ingot.
② The bar is then rolled into thin rods or wire (e.g., 5-10 mm in diameter) through multiple passes on a two- or four-roll mill.
③ Using carbide dies, the bar is gradually rolled from a larger diameter (e.g., 5 mm in diameter) to the target diameter (e.g., 0.1 mm in diameter).
④ Heat treatment eliminates internal stresses, restores plasticity, and controls grain size to achieve a balance between strength and toughness.
⑤ The surface can be treated with pickling, electrolytic polishing, and coating to ensure a smooth finish and extend service life.
⑥ The wire is straightened and fully inspected to ensure the dimensional accuracy and performance of the finished product.
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Why choose us
24-Hour Response Service
Upon receiving customer inquiries, we promptly and accurately ascertain the product they require, ensuring there are no issues related to time differences. Our customer service team operates around the clock, ensuring that no matter where our customers are located, they receive the same level of attention and service.
Full-chain quality control
We can provide full batch inspection reports for everything from the purity of the zirconium raw materials (e.g., sponge zirconium purity ≥99.5%) to the dimensional accuracy of the finished wire (diameter tolerance ±0.01mm), mechanical properties (tensile strength, elongation), corrosion resistance, etc.
Strong customization capabilities
We can produce wires with diameters ranging from 0.05mm to 5mm according to demand, supporting different heat treatment states such as hard, semi-hard, and soft, to meet diverse needs from precision electronic leads to nuclear reactor support structures.
Global Logistics
We have established long-term cooperation with many international logistics companies, such as DHL, UPS, FedEx, and SF Express, and can deliver products to customers on time by land or air transportation. We provide door-to-door (DDP) services, including customs clearance and tariff payment, to reduce users' logistics management costs.
Case
99.6% Pure Zirconium Zr Wire, Zirconium TIG Wire To Iran
Recently, FANMETAL successfully completed a batch of high-quality Zirconium TIG Wire export orders with its professional foreign trade service system, and successfully sent the goods to Iran on time within the delivery period. From the signing of the order to the completion of the shipment, the company sent professionals to follow up and actively coordinate production, quality inspection, logistics, and other links. In the production process, we closely follow the production progress to ensure that the production tasks are completed on time; during the quality inspection process, each piece of zirconium wire is fully inspected for quality; in terms of logistics, we fully consider the complexity of international transportation, choose the best transportation method with the most favorable freight, and finally ensure that the goods are sent to Iran safely and efficiently.
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