History of zirconium. Physical and mechanical properties.

Are you interested in the history of the discovery and application of zirconium, as well as its main properties from the supplier company AvecGlob? Here you will find interesting information on this topic.

History of discovery and application

Zirconium was discovered in S-type stars, the Sun, meteorites and lunar rocks. According to the analysis of samples of the lunar rocks from various missions of the Apollo, the lunar rocks have a surprisingly high content of zirconium compared to terrestrial rocks.

On Earth, the source for the production of zirconium is mainly minerals of zircon and baddeleyite (zirconia). They are mined

in the United States, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Russia and Sri Lanka. The content of zirconium in the earth’s crust is 165 parts per million by weight.

Zirconium is a silver-gray transition metal, the type of element that is malleable and ductile, and easily forms stable compounds. It also has a high resistance to corrosion.

Zirconium and its alloys have been used for centuries in a variety of ways.

This metal is usually used in corrosive environments. Zirconium alloys can be found in pipes, fittings and heat exchangers. Zirconium is also used in steel alloys, colored glazes, bricks, ceramics, abrasives, lamps, lamps, artificial precious stones and some deodorants.

Other uses for zirconium include catalytic converters, kiln bricks, laboratory crucibles, surgical instruments, television glass, removal of residual gases from vacuum tubes and as hardener in certain types of special steels. In addition, zirconium carbonate is used for in veterinary medicine and in medical practice.

Supplier — AvekGlob Company — offers zirconium in a wide range of brands and profiles, as well as at affordable prices from the manufacturer. The supplier guarantees the timely delivery of products to any address specified by the consumer.

Properties of zirconium

Atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus): 40

Atomic symbol (according to the periodic table of elements): Zr

Atomic weight (average atomic mass): 91.22

Density: 6.52 g per cubic meter. cm)

Phase at room temperature: solid

Melting point: 1850 ⁰ C

Boiling point: 4,400 ^° C

Strength: 790… 850 MPa (depending on the type of rolled metal and the presence / absence of heat treatment).

The number of natural isotopes (atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons): 5. In the laboratory, 20 artificial isotopes were also created.

The most common isotopes are Zr-90 (51.5 percent of natural abundance), Zr-94 (17.38 percent of natural abundance), Zr-92 (17.15 percent of natural abundance), Zr-91 (11.2 percent of natural abundance), Zr-96 (2.8 percent of the natural abundance).

Supplier — the company AvekGlob — offers to purchase a large assortment of zirconium, intended for use in various industries. Products can be bought at a price formed on the basis of European and world standards of production. Implementation is possible in bulk and retail, for regular customers, a flexible system of discounts operates.