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Zr
91.224
Zr - Zirconium (Zirconium Sponge (Nuclear Reactor Grade))
Origin
China, France, USA, Russia
Tariff No.
8109 3000
Quality
|
Zr + Hf |
99.5 |
% min. |
|
Hf |
0.010 |
% max. |
|
C |
0.025 |
% max. |
|
O |
0.140 |
% max. |
|
N |
0.005 |
% max. |
|
Cl |
0.130 |
% max. |
|
Al |
0.0075 |
% max. |
|
B |
0.00005 |
% max. |
|
Cd |
0.00005 |
% max. |
|
Co |
0.0020 |
% max. |
|
Cu |
0.0030 |
% max. |
|
Cr |
0.0200 |
% max. |
|
Fe |
0.150 |
% max. |
|
Mn |
0.0050 |
% max. |
|
Mo |
0.0050 |
% max. |
|
Nb |
- |
% max. |
|
Ni |
0.0070 |
% max. |
|
Si |
0.0120 |
% max. |
|
Sn |
- |
% max. |
|
Ti |
0.0050 |
% max. |
|
W |
0.0050 |
% max. |
|
Ur |
0.0003 |
% max. |
Form
Grains of size 5-35 mm (90% min.). Free from fines
Packaging
Polyethylene bags filled with Argon gas and packed in 100 litre steel drums.
UN Hazard Class: 4.1
UN Packaging Group: III
Lot Size & Tolerance
2-3 MT (+/- 2%).
Documentation
Standard documentation, as per MMTA Consolidated Regulations, plus detailed packing list and producer’s original, or photocopy of, producers quality certificate.
Weighing & Sampling
As per MMTA Consolidated Regulations.
Other Notes
Combustible. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
NOTE: Nuclear Reactor Grade Zirconium Sponge is strictly controlled under the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Treaty, and appropriate Import/Export Licences are required in order to trade.
Zirconium Metal Norms
- Zirconium (Nb-bearing Grade)
- Zirconium (Russian CP Grade)
- Zirconium (Western CP Grade)
- Zirconium Sponge (Industrial)
- Zirconium Sponge (Nuclear Reactor Grade)
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REACH Consortia
Information will soon be available on the consortia for this metal and its compounds.
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Economics and Facts
- USGS report (2009)
- Hard Assets Investor (2009)
- Metal Bulletin report (2006)
- Mining Journal report (2005)

