Zirconium is used for: * nuclear reactor components - zircaloy 2 (alloy with some Sn, Cr, Fe, O): nuclear fuel rods - zircaloy 4: calandria - Zr-Nb: pressure tubes - U-Zr-Er-H: nuclear fuel * alloys for space aircraft and aviation (Zr-Al) * to made pumps, pipes and valves for special processes in chemical industry * getter, its values are flash bulbs * component of incendiary bombs * crucibles, etc. (cheaper than platinum crucibles)
A metal tube/pipe made of zirconium or a zirconium alloy.
photoflash bulbs
Some applications of the alloy zirconium-aluminium alloy: bearing assembly, ballast, casting, step soldering, and radiation shielding, components for planes.
Zirconium is commonly used in nuclear reactors for its resistance to corrosion. It is also used in ceramics, refractory materials, and as an opacifier in glazes and enamels. In addition, zirconium compounds are used in catalysts, propellants, and in the production of high-performance alloys.
Zirconium is a natural chemical element; zirconium is found in some minerals.
Not zirconium (the metal) but the zirconium dioxide - ZrO2 (crystallized in cubic form) is very similar as appearance to diamond.
Zirconium is a natural element found in some minerals.
Zirconium's common compounds are all those of zirconium(IV). Halides of zirconium(II) have been made under reducing conditions, but the existence of this compound is unlikely.
Additive in tooth pastes (as abrasive), component of some anti perspirants, oxygen sensors, zirconium dioxide knifes, golf clubs with zirconium dioxide or zirconium, electronic devices in a case of zirconium dioxide, component in some cell phones (zirconium titanate), etc.
The alloy zirconium-aluminium is used for some components for planes.
Zirconium does have radioactive isotopes, but the main ones used in industry are not radioactive.
Zirconium is not a toxic element, but the long therm inhalation oz zirconium fine powders is dangerous, leading to pneumoconioses. Zirconium powders are pyrophoric. Processing of Zr in the lathe will be made with carefully cooling.