What is zirconium?
Zirconium is a strong, ductile, shiny silver-grey metal. Its chemical and physical properties are similar to those of titanium. Zirconium has high heat and corrosion resistance. it is lighter than steel and has a hardness comparable to copper.
Zirconium Sheet
Due to its excellent mechanical strength at high temperatures, the zirconium sheet is widely used in medical advancements. Zirconium sheet is used as a structural and supporting element in high-temperature applications.
Zirconium Properties
It is a shiny, off-white, soft, ductile, malleable metal solid at room temperature but brittle and hard in low purity.
It in powdered form is indeed very flammable, but it is much less likely to catch fire in the solid state.
It has excellent corrosion protection standards against salt water, acids, alkalis, and other chemicals. It dissolves in sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid when fluoride is present. Zinc alloys are magnetic at temperatures below 35 K.
Advantages of Zirconium
Single-piece designs can be used in medical and dental procedures. Zirconium has slightly increased hardness and stiffness.
It is non-allergenic.
It reduces the number of microorganisms it attracts.
It is less likely to corrode when exposed to chemicals and water.
It has very low toxicity.
Applications of Zirconium
The high heat resistance of this element makes it an attractive choice for high-temperature applications.
Its important applications include providing a white, opaque appearance to ceramic metals and nipples.
Due to its corrosion-resistant properties, it is used as an alloying agent in materials that withstand a variety of environmental conditions.
Other uses include the manufacture of surgical instruments, photographers’ flashes, and television glass.
Zirconium is used in the space and aerospace industries to produce advanced components for jet engines, such as blades, burners, and vanes.
