The influence of powder characteristics on the
The conversion of zirconium natural compounds (zirconium silicate ZrSiO 4 and fluorine zirconia) to the pure metal for nuclear applications is complicated by two factors. First, it is a highly flammable solid and a dust explosion hazard. ... Sintered zirconium materials containing α-Zr, α-Zr + β–Zr + Nb and ω-Zr + α-Zr phases, with a ...