Zirconium Alloys: Part One
The most common application areas for cast zirconium equipment are in hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, and hot organic acids. Zirconium shows excellent corrosion resistance to all concentrations of hydrochloric acid even at temperatures exceeding the normal boiling point. Since zirconium is one of higher priced alloys applied in the chemical process industry, it is used only where service conditions necessitate its selection.