and Zr2(Fe,Ni) are present in Zircaloy-2. Zircaloy-2 and Zircaloy-4 usually are forged in the beta region, then solution treated at 1065'C (1950'F) to increase. 3 .... sources of hydrogen and are not appropriate for use against hydrogen embrittlement. Zircaloy-2 is somewhat more subject to hydrogen pick-up than is Zircaloy-. 4. read more
Zirconium alloys are solid solutions of zirconium or other metals, a common subgroup having the trade mark Zircaloy.Zirconium has very low absorption cross-section of thermal neutrons, high hardness, ductility and corrosion resistance. read more