Headquartered in Albany Oregon, Zirconium Research Corp. has been supplying zirconium, hafnium, and niobium to industry for over 30 years. We specialize in supplying to grain refining master alloy producers and commercial users of zirconium and hafnium. ZRC specializes in supplying zirconium sponge and zirconium solids in various alloys.Web

The behaviors of zirconium and hafnium in the environment are very similar to one another in that most zirconium- and hafnium-bearing minerals have limited solubility and reactivity. Anthropogenic sources of zirconium, and likely hafnium, are from industrial zirconium-containing byproducts and emissions from the processing of sponge …Web

"Hafnium Market" : Growth, Future Prospects, and Competitive Analysis By Types (Hafnium Sponge, Hafnium Crystal Bar, Others), By Application (Super Alloy, Nuclear, Plasma Cutting, Others), By ...Web

8 830 <25 NA Recycling: Companies in Oregon and Utah recycled zirconium from new scrap generated during metal production and fabrication and (or) from post-commercial …Web

Sponge or Kroll process zirconium or hafnium designates metal made by the magnesium reduction process pioneered by Kroll. The metal is po- rous in form, hence the term sponge. At one time this term carried a con- notation of purity level that was never well defined but quite distinct from the much purer crystal bar.Web

Sponge and Fines. Hafnium WZ's hafnium is derived through zirconium processing. Hafnium is available in multiple forms, with products including Hf Hydroxide and Hf Oxide, and Hf metals in the forms of Sponge, Bar Billet, and Ingots. Zirconium being produced as flat strip coil (top left), TREX for tubing applications (top right), and hafniumWeb

Zirconium Sponge - Zr Sponge. Call (541) 967-9005 or email for current pricing. ZRC has been supplying Zirconium Sponge for over 20 years and our processes allow us to provide several grades to fit your pricing and application specifications. Whether you need low oxygen or low hafnium zirconium we can source the material for your application.Web

produce hafnium-free zirconium sponge by a Japanese compan y, Toyo Zirconium Co., Ltd., in 19 79 [27]. In this process, a high-molecular alkyl amine solvent is counter-currently contacted with.Web

Hafnium sponge, +20 mesh, 99.5% trace metals basis (purity excludes ~2% zirconium); CAS Number: ; EC Number: 231-166-4; Synonyms: Celtium,Hafnium …Web

The behaviors of zirconium and hafnium in the environment are very similar to one another in that most zirconium- and hafnium-bearing minerals have limited solubility and reactivity. Anthropogenic sources of zirconium, and likely hafnium, are from industrial zirconium-containing byproducts and emissions from the processing of sponge zirconium ...Web

furnace employed in processing zirconium. :FIG. 1. Hafnium sponge after vacuum distillation step FIG. 2. Hafnium sheet hot rolled from arc melted ingot The sponge metal shown ii1 Fig. 1 was very heavy, since hafnium has a density of 13.3, but did not appear to have coalesced to the extent that is foundWeb

Anthropogenic sources of zirconium, and likely hafnium, are from industrial zirconium-containing byproducts and emissions from the processing of sponge …Web

Hafnium Removal; Final Sponge Production; Manufacture of Zirconium Alloy Ingots; Manufacture of Zirconium Alloy Plate, Sheet, Bar Stock, and Tube-Reduced Extrusions (TREX) Production of Nuclear ...Web

Hafnium is invariably found in zirconium ores, and the separation is difficult. Commercial-grade zirconium contains from 1 to 3% hafnium. Zirconium has a low absorption cross section for neutrons, and is therefore used for nuclear energy applications, such as for cladding fuel elements. Commercial nuclear power generation now takes more than 90 ...Web

Hafnium Sponge Hf bulk & research qty manufacturer. Properties, SDS, Applications, Price. Free samples program. Term contracts & credit cards/PayPal accepted. ... Hafnium 98.0% Zirconium 2.0%. SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES. Description of first aid measures General information No special measures required.Web

Hafnium and zirconium occur together in nature, which are difficult to separate. Hafnium sponge is pyrophoric, meaning it has a tendency to ignite spontaneously when exposed to air, so proper handling and storage procedures must be followed to prevent auto ignition. Hafnium sponge cannot be used directly for any application due to …Web

Hafnium Sponge. Call (541) 967-9005 or email for current pricing. Hafnium Sponge is available upon request. ZRC Hf Sponge is sold on a per pound basis with individual lot chemistries available. We can provide low-zirconium content hafnium sponge for high-temperature alloys. Supplier of Hafnium Sponge with specific chemistries available upon ...Web

ration of iodide hafnium, and the minus 20-mesh material was converted to oxide and returned to the chlorinator for reconversion to tetrachloride. Spectrochemical analyses of the low zirconium hafnium sponge are reported in Table IV. The four lots represent 7.5 lb of sponge, which was 72 per centWeb

Coatings of zirconium compounds are used in a wide variety of fields, yet an understanding and descriptions of deposition mechanisms are scant in the public literature. The mechanisms of deposition for metallic zirconium, ZrC, ZrN, ZrO2, ZrB2, and zirconium silicides are discussed based on the direct vapor deposition research of those …Web

ZR1429 Zirconium Sponge (Industrial Grade) Zirconium Sponge (Industrial Grade) is mainly used in the production of chemical corrosion-resistant equipment, and electron industry. Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) has rich experience in manufacturing high-quality zirconium sponges of various grades. We also supply other industrial sponge …Web

The data in this article is from the China Non-ferrous Metals Industry Association Titanium Zirconium & Hafnium Branch (Ilmenite concentrate, titanium tetrachloride, titanium sponge, TiO 2, ... Titanium sponge is mainly used in long-life products as a structural material. Most such products are still in use, leading to the fact …Web

Hafnium sponge is vacuum-melted into ingots. Hafnium metal can be further refined by electron beam melting, zone refining, and molten salt electrorefining. ... This purified material is then reduced by magnesium at high temperature to zirconium sponge. If hafnium removal is not necessary, the second chlorination step can be eliminated. ...Web

This specification covers metal commonly designated as sponge, but it may also take other forms such as chunklets. One grade is described that is designated Reactor-Grade R-1, the most important characteristic being its low nuclear cross section as achieved by removal of hafnium and careful quality control in manufucturing to prevent contamination with other …Web

Hafnium Sponge. Call (541) 967-9005 or email for current pricing. Hafnium Sponge is available upon request. ZRC Hf Sponge is sold on a per pound basis with individual lot …Web

About Hafnium. In 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev's periodic table predicted the existence of an element with 72 protons that would be chemically similar to zirconium.Though Henry Moseley and Niels Bohr's subsequent theoretical models of the elements supported this prediction, it was not until 1923 that Georg von Hevesy and Dirk Coster provided the first …Web

Zirconium is an ideal material for nuclear reactors due to its low absorption cross-section for thermal neutrons, whereas the typically contained hafnium with strong neutron-absorption is very harmful for zirconium. This paper provides an overview of the processes for separating hafnium from zirconium. The separation processes are roughly ...Web

The zirconium tetrahalide is reduced to one or more lower halides or even to metallic zirconium, while the hafnium tetrahalide remains unchanged. This and any unreduced zirconium tetrahalide is then separated from the zirconium reduction product. Authors: Newnham, I E. Publication Date: Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1958. Research Org.:Web

Hafnium is available in multiple forms, with products including Hf Hydroxide and Hf Oxide, and Hf metals in the forms of Sponge, Bar Billet, and Ingots. Zirconium being produced …Web

About zirconium. Zirconium has long been used in many advanced materials and technologies we rely on every day, as well as being a critical element for many future industries including clean energy, health and aerospace. ASM represents an important new supply of high-purity zirconium materials, including low-hafnium zirconium metal.Web

Hafnium and zirconium have nearly opposite nuclear properties; thus with its relatively high thermal neutron cross-section, ... Hafnium sponge is also available for standard alloying needs. Hafnium powder is produced at ATI, and is also available in standard mesh sizes ranging from 80 – 325 mesh x down. Figure 1. Hafnium Crystal Bar from the ...Web

Zirconium. ATI was the first industrialized manufacturer of zirconium. In the late 1950s, ATI zirconium products were used for the nation's first full-scale commercial nuclear power plant, built in Shippingport, Pennsylvania, USA. Not only is ATI a pioneer in zirconium, today it is also a leader in zirconium metallurgy. Zirconium Chemicals.Web

CONTACT Zirconium Research Corp. is a supplier of zirconium, hafnium, titanium, and tantalum. We offer Zr and Hf sponge, solids, and turnings in various alloys.Web

Zirconium and hafnium are typically contained in zircon at a ratio of about 36 to 1. Zirconium chemicals were produced by the metal producer in Oregon and by at least 10 other companies. Ceramics, foundry ... Global producers of zirconium sponge included China, France, India, Russia, and the United States. The leadingWeb

Proper Shipping Name ZIRCONIUM POWDER, WETTED Hazard Class 4.1 Packing Group II 15. Regulatory information United States of America Inventory Component CAS No TSCA TSCA Inventory notification - Active-Inactive TSCA - EPA Regulatory Flags Zirconium X ACTIVE - Water X ACTIVE - Hafnium X …Web

Compared to the fluoride technology, the new sponge production contains half the number of technological operations, has lower consumption of raw materials and energy, the volume of waste is also significantly reduced, while ensuring the high purity of zirconium (in terms of hafnium content). "Mastering zirconium sponge is a major landmark ...Web

The plant site of SNWZH covers an area of 199,800 m2, and the business scope of SNWZH is research & development, production and sale of nuclear grade zirconium sponge, commercial grade zirconium sponge, hafnium oxide or hafnium sponge and other related by-products; SNWZH has the capacity to annually produce 2000 MT nuclear grade …Web

Demand for hafnium is strong in the plasma and superalloy industries, as well as in the growing nuclear industry, particularly in China, which produced its first batch of nuclear-grade zirconium sponge metal in September 2012. For more information on hafnium and other mineral resources, visit: minerals.usgs.gov/minerals.Web

Hafnium. ZRC offers a wide variety of hafnium sponge and solids at competitive market prices. We provide hafnium to domestic and international customers. Contact us with your specific hafnium needs …Web

3.1 Influence of K value on impurity contents of hafnium crystal bar. As shown in Table 2, compared with the sponge hafnium, all the three kinds of the hafnium crystal bars with different K values receive very good purification effect. The impurity contents of Fe, Ni, and Cr obviously decrease, and the other metal impurities are not introduced in the …Web