Characteristics:- Comparison to Grade 705: lower oxygen content, greater elongation and lower tensile strength
- 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 R60706, Zircadyne® 706 |