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Small Additions Raise Strength Of Zirconium at Elevated Temperatures

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Small additions of molybdenum and niobium (columbium) to induction melted zirconium resulted in increased strength at temperatures below 500°C. Aluminum, tantalum, and vanadium additions were most effective in maintaining strength over 60O°C. Titanium was the most effective addition to zirconium in the 300° to 700°C range.

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  1. Battelle Memorial Institute, Columbus, Ohio, USA

    A. D. Schwope & W. Chubb

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Schwope, A.D., Chubb, W. Small Additions Raise Strength Of Zirconium at Elevated Temperatures. JOM 4, 1138–1140 (1952). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03398160

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