Zirconium single-element material

Zirconium single-element material material properties: Density 6.52 g/cm3, Young's modulus 88 GPa, Yield strength 230 MPa (highly purity and processing...

Overview

metal · reactor structural metal — Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route

Grade designation: Zirconium single-element material · Standard codes: Element 40 Zr

Zr; single-element material entry for periodic-table-based material search

Single-element material record. Use linked references and material-specific datasheets for grade-level design values.

Key material properties

Density	6.52 g/cm3
Young's modulus	88 GPa
Yield strength	230 MPa (highly purity and processing dependent for single-element material)
Thermal conductivity	22.6 W/mK
Heat resistance / melting point	1855 C (melting point for solids unless noted by phase/use)

Typical uses

reactor fuel cladding
corrosion-resistant chemical equipment
zirconia feedstock
vacuum getter

Frequently asked questions

What is the density of Zirconium single-element material?

The density of Zirconium single-element material is 6.52 g/cm3.

What is Zirconium single-element material used for?

Zirconium single-element material is typically used for reactor fuel cladding, corrosion-resistant chemical equipment, zirconia feedstock and vacuum getter.

What condition does Zirconium single-element material refer to?

Zirconium single-element material refers to the "Single element" condition: Single-element material record; engineering behavior depends strongly on isotope, purity, phase, form, and processing route.

What category of material is Zirconium single-element material?

Zirconium single-element material is categorized as metal (family: reactor structural metal).