Zirconium is a metal in group IVB of the periodic table with atomic number 40, an atomic weight of 91.22, and a density of 6.49 Mg/m 3. Its melting point is 1852 C, and it boils at 3580 C. The ...

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists and collaborators compressed single crystal samples of the metal ...

To tell the story of this mysterious entity which is otherwise known as zirconium, here's chemist and award winning author John Emsley. Zirconium. Wear it flashing on your finger, or unseen within ...

Since the construction of the first commercial light water nuclear power plants (LWR) the design of their fuel rods hasn’t changed significantly. Mechanically robust and corrosion-resistant ...

Report Ocean recently announced the publication of its new report on the Zirconium market. The research assesses key elements that will have a significant impact on the market throughout the ...

Description: Zirconia is an extremely refractory material. It offers chemical and corrosion inertness to temperatures well above the melting point of alumina. The material has low thermal conductivity ...

Michael Preuss, Professor of Metallurgy in the School of Materials, has been awarded the prestigious 2018 William J Kroll Zirconium Medal. The award recognises outstanding achievement in the field of ...