Category: Zirconium

Where Do Industrial Metals Come From?

At Eagle Alloys Corporation, our mission is to offer the highest quality materials at the most competitive pricing. We work with quality mills and suppliers to meet the constantly changing needs of the market. So… where do industrial metals come from? Earth’s Metals Metals come from our planet– Earth. Mining companies dig for underground deposits… Read more »

Interesting Facts About Zirconium

Zirconium is a highly ductile and malleable metal that has a melting point of 3,371 degrees Fahrenheit or 1,855 degrees Celsius. It’s also very resistant to corrosion, which is why you’ll find zirconium used in many pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and more. You’ll also find a ton of zirconium in the nuclear power industry. It… Read more »

A Brief Overview Zirconium

Zirconium is an element that is commonly used as an opacifier and refractory, though it is used in other applications as well. It was first discovered in the late 18th century, but was not isolated until the 19th century or made available in a pure from until the early 20th century. Zirconium is not found… Read more »

There Are Many Uses for Zirconium

Just reading the word zirconium probably brings to mind “cubic zirconia,” which is the world’s most popular diamond simulant. Zirconium and cubic zirconia are very different things, but the average person is likely to think they’re related because they sound similar, right? Cubic zirconia is a manmade thing, and you’re likely to find jewelry, such… Read more »