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Zirconium hydride (ZrH₂) is a high-purity inorganic compound recognized for its excellent hydrogen storage capabilities, thermal stability, and chemical reactivity. It is widely used in hydrogen energy systems, neutron absorbers, metallurgy, and advanced material applications. Due to its superior performance, zirconium hydride plays a crucial role in precision engineering, nuclear technologies, and specialized industrial processing.
Product Overview
Zirconium hydride (ZrH₂) is a compound formed by combining refined zirconium with hydrogen. It has similar conductivity and magnetic properties to regular metals and is stable under ambient conditions. The density of ZrH₂ varies depending on the hydrogen content, typically ranging from 5.56 to 6.52 g/cm³. Understanding its structure and composition is crucial for producing high-quality zirconium hydride. Due to its flammability and hydrogen release characteristics, safety precautions are essential when handling ZrH₂.
Product Features
- Strong Reducing Properties:ZrH₂ acts as a strong reducing agent, widely used in various industrial processes.
- Stability:ZrH₂ maintains its structure and composition under normal environmental conditions.
- Flammability:Powdered ZrH₂ is flammable and can combust or explode if exposed to heat, sparks, or open flames.
- Versatility:ZrH₂ has a range of uses, including as a catalyst, foaming agent, and hard alloy additive.
Applications
- Nuclear Energy Industry:Used in certain types of nuclear reactors to help maintain safe operations.
- Catalyst:Applied as a hydrogenation catalyst in petrochemical and other industrial processes.
- Powder Metallurgy:Serves as an additive in powder metallurgy, improving material properties.
- Vacuum Tube Industry:Used as an absorber in the vacuum tube sector.
- Fireworks Industry:Functions as a fuel and initiator in firework compositions.
- Sealing Materials:Assists in forming seals between metals and ceramics.
| Brand | Chemical Composition % | ||||
| (Zr+Hf)+H≥ | Cl≤ | Fe≤ | Ca≤ | Mg≤ | |
| ZrH2-1 | 99 | 0.02 | 0.2 | 0.02 | 0.1 |
| ZrH2-2 | 98 | 0.02 | 0.35 | 0.02 | 0.1 |
| size | -325-400 mesh, | ||||
| packing | 1 kg / bags, 30 kg / barrel | ||||
| Uses | Strong reducing agents, foaming agents, additives and carbide powder. | ||||
