Characteristics:- Higher strength than Zircaloys
- High corrosion resistance to super-heated water, yet lower than the Zircaloys
- Forms a stable, dense, self-healing oxide layer
- Highly anisotropic
Applications: Pressure tubes in heavy water reactors Machining Parameters: Use slow speeds, heavy feeds and flood cooling with a water-soluble oil lubricant. |
UNS R60705, Zircadyne® 705 |