R60702 Zirconium Tube
R60702 Zirconium Tube
Material Specifications:
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Grades Available:
• R60702 (Zr702) - 99.2% Zr, optimal corrosion resistance
• R60705 (Zr705) - Zr-2.5Nb alloy, enhanced strength
• R60804 (Zr-4) - Nuclear grade with Sn/Fe/Cr
Dimensional Range:
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Outer Diameter: 10mm - 300mm (custom to 500mm)
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Wall Thickness: 1mm - 20mm (explosion-clad to 50mm)
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Length: Up to 12m (custom cuts available)
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Tolerance: OD ±0.1%, WT ±5% (tighter tolerances available)
Key Properties:
✓ Melting point: 1852°C (3366°F)
✓ Density: 6.51 g/cm³
✓ Thermal neutron absorption: 0.18 barns
✓ Excellent corrosion resistance (HCl, H₂SO₄, seawater)
✓ Biocompatible (ISO 10993 certified)
Industrial Applications:
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Nuclear: Fuel cladding, reactor coolant pipes
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Chemical: Acid transfer lines, heat exchangers
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Medical: Implantable fluid channels
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Marine: Desalination plant piping
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Energy: Molten salt reactor components