| Outer diameter (mm) | Wall thickness (mm) | Length (customizable) |
|---|---|---|
| 3–100 | 0.5–10 | up to 3000 mm |
Pipes made of the Nb-1Zr alloy exhibit excellent high-temperature properties, creep resistance, and resistance to corrosive environments, making them suitable for use in high-temperature, vacuum, aerospace, power generation, and specialized chemical equipment.
According to ASTM B394, Nb-1Zr alloy pipes may be manufactured as seamless or welded pipes. The standard covers alloys containing 1% zirconium and niobium, including Type 3 R04251 and Type 4 R04261.
Nb-1Zr alloy pipes of various outer diameters, wall thicknesses, and lengths are available upon request; custom products can also be manufactured according to the customer’s drawings, technical specifications, and specific application requirements.
Nb-1Zr exhibits excellent strength and stability at high temperatures, making it suitable for specialized high-temperature structures and thermal management components in the aerospace industry.
Nb-1Zr tubes can be used in: high-temperature furnaces, vacuum furnaces, heat treatment equipment, high-temperature protective tubes, thermal shielding structures, and high-temperature support structures.
Nb-1Zr exhibits good stability in high-temperature and vacuum environments, making it suitable for: vacuum furnace components, vacuum heat treatment equipment, inner tubes in vacuum systems, thermal shielding, and components for high-temperature vacuum equipment.
Nb-1Zr tubes can be used in certain specialized corrosive environments. Examples include: chemical processing equipment, components for transporting corrosive media, specialized reaction equipment, corrosion-resistant structures, and linings for chemical processing equipment.
| Outer diameter (mm) | Wall thickness (mm) | Length (customizable) |
|---|---|---|
| 3–100 | 0.5–10 | up to 3000 mm |
| Mechanical Properties | Nb-1Zr |
|---|---|
| Tensile Strength, min. | 195 MPa |
| Yield strength, 0.2% offset, min. | 125 MPa |
| Elongation in 1-in. (25-mm) gage length | 20% min. |
| Condition | Annealed, ≥90% recrystallized |
| Standard | ASTM B394 |
| UNS | R04251 / R04261 |