UNS R60705 Zirconium Wire Description
1. Introduction
What is R60705 Industrial Grade Zirconium Wire?
R60705, commercially known as Zr705, is a zirconium-niobium alloy containing 2.0%–3.0% niobium. Fabricated to ASTM B550 and GB/T 8769 specifications, it features robust mechanical strength, superior corrosion resistance, dependable thermal stability and excellent weldability.
Widely utilized in chemical processing, nuclear power, precision machinery, medical devices and aerospace systems, R60705 is the premium choice for harsh service conditions with strong acids, strong alkalis and elevated temperatures.
2. Technical Parameters
General Diameter Ranges:
- For stock size: φ0.1 mm – φ6.5 mm; custom up to φ10.0 mm.
- For welding wire sizes: 0.8, 1.0, 1.2, 1.6, 2.0, 2.4, 3.0 mm.
- For structural/electrode sizes: 0.5, 0.6, 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, 6.0 mm.
- For Ultra fine sizes: 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.3, 0.4 mm for precision, medical and electronics use.
Surface Treatment and Quality Control:
- We use the vacuum melting to ensure high purity and low impurity.
- Surfaces: Pickled, bright, polished, mirror-like.
- Precision straightening and cutting guarantee high dimensional accuracy.
- Full inspection on composition, mechanical properties, dimension and surface.
Technical Specifications
1.Basic Product Information:
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Item |
Details |
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Product name |
R60705 Zirconium Alloy Wire (Zr705) |
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Equivalent grades |
UNS R60705, Zr705, Zr-5, 2.4856 |
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Execution standards |
ASTM B550, GB/T 8769, ASME SB550, ISO 5832-3 |
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Supply form |
Coil wire, straight wire |
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Surface condition |
Pickled, bright, polished, mirror |
2.Dimensional Specifications:
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Parameter |
Regular range |
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Diameter |
φ0.1 – φ6.5 mm; custom up to φ10 mm |
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Diameter tolerance |
±0.01 mm |
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Straightness |
≤ 2/1000 |
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Length |
Straight wire: 500–3000 mm; Coil wire: 500–3000 m |
3. Chemical Composition:
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Element |
Zr+Hf |
Nb |
Fe+Cr |
O |
C |
H |
N |
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Content % |
≥ 95.5 |
2.0–3.0 |
≤ 0.40 |
≤ 0.18 |
≤ 0.05 |
≤ 0.005 |
≤ 0.025 |
4. Mechanical Properties (Annealed M):
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Condition |
Tensile strength (MPa) |
Yield strength (MPa) |
Elongation (%) |
Hardness |
Elastic modulus |
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Annealed (M) |
≥ 550 |
≥ 380 |
≥ 16 |
85–95 HRB |
≈ 95 GPa |
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Cold-worked (Y) |
700–800 |
High |
Low |
Higher |
≈ 95 GPa |
5. Physical Properties:
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Item |
Value |
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Density |
6.51 g/cm³ |
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Melting point |
≈ 1855℃ |
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Magnetism |
Non-magnetic |
6. Corrosion & Environmental Resistance:
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Item |
Performance |
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Strong acid/alkali |
Excellent |
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Seawater/salt spray |
Outstanding |
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High temperature water |
Superior |
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Service temperature |
Longterm ≤ 350℃ |
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Bio-compatibility |
Good |
Product Features
- High alloy strength, stable in high temperature and strong corrosion environment.
- Excellent corrosion resistance, better than titanium and stainless steel.
- Good ductility, easy to draw, bend and weld.
- High surface quality and dimensional precision.
- Non magnetic, non toxic, good biocompatibility.
- Stable performance from room temperature to 350℃.
- Automated production, stable batch quality.
Technical Advantages
- High precision: tolerance ±0.01 mm, straightness ≤ 2/1000.
- Professional for zirconium alloy: solves sticking and deformation problems.
- Fine grain structure: uniform and stable mechanical properties.
- Full-process intelligent control, high consistency.
- Multiple surfaces available to meet different needs.
- High yield and stable for mass production.
- Customizable size, length and performance.
Applications & Solutions
- Chemical engineering: heat exchangers, fasteners, pump shafts, valve stems, filters.
- Nuclear power: reactor parts, fuel assembly components, heat exchange tubes.
- Precision machinery: corrosion resistant springs, connectors, elastic parts.
- Medical devices: surgical instruments, guide wires, implant accessories.
- Aerospace: high-temperature and corrosion-resistant structural parts.
- Special coating: thermal spraying wire for strong anti corrosion surface.
Custom Processing Capabilities
Our company has a professional zirconium wire production line with advanced rolling, drawing, heat treatment and polishing equipment. We can produce R60705 zirconium wire in various sizes, surfaces and states. We support sample orders and mass production. We can customize diameter, tolerance, length, surface and heat treatment according to customer requirements. Our products meet international standards and are suitable for export and high end industrial use.
1. Production Line Strength:
- We have invested 40.5 million US dollars in state-of-the-art Danieli continuous rolling production lines.
- We have effectively addressed key industrial constraints concerning ovality tolerance, production yield and machining allowance, thus achieving reliable mass production of high-performance zirconium wires. Boasting an annual output capacity of 10,000 metric tons, our products are widely applicable to aerospace, electronics, medical devices, eyewear and chemical industries.
2. Advanced Equipment Capabilities:
- Internationally advanced core equipment for the full line.
- Heating system: induction heating/resistance heating+ supplementary heating furnace, precise temperature control at 1200℃ for uniform heating of titanium billets.
- Reversible mobile billet rolling mill: stable initial breakdown of large titanium ingots.
- Continuous rolling main unit: Danieli GCC short-stress rolling mill (5543+4334), horizontal/vertical alternating arrangement for high-precision continuous rolling.
- Shearing machine: online fixed-length cutting with precise head/tail treatment.
- Finishing/refining unit: finishing, coiling, straightening, peeling, polishing, online inspection.
- Full-line automatic control system: Danieli automation, closed-loop control of thousands of process points, stable production without manual intervention.
Comprehensive Processing Services
We can provide full-process custom processing from raw material to finished product, ensuring high precision, high performance and stable supply:
- Materials: pure titanium, titanium alloy, zirconiumand nickel.
- Diameter: φ1–6.5mm; customizedin diameter, tolerance and form (straight/coil wire).
- Surface treatment: cleaning, degreasing, annealing; pickled, bright, matteand anodized (Apple-style space gray, silver) or functional surfaces.
- Batch delivery: annual capacity 10,000 tons for large-volume, high-standard custom orders.
Contact Us
Telephone: +86-13530170059
Email: sales@titaniumvalleys.com
Address: Titanium Valley Industrial Park, Baoji, Shaanxi, China.