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Zirconium, zirconium alloys and some zirconium ceramics (ZrO2, Zr N, ZrB2) are very thermoresistant, has good mechanical properties, great hardness, etc.; these properties are very important for some external components of space aircrafts.

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Q: How is the element zirconium used in relation to space shuttles?
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