Zircaloy 2


Application & Characteristics
Nuclear reactors.

Chemical Composition (%)
Sn 1.5; Fe 0.13; Cr 0.10; Ni 0.05; Balance Zr

Physical Properties
Melting Range (°F)	3300
Density (lbs/in³) 68F	0.237
Thermal Expansion (in/in °Fx10 to the power of -6)	3.6 (212F)
Electrical Resistivity (ohms/cir mil/ft.) 68F	445

Mechanical Properties – Temper = A
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	65
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	40
Elongation ( % )	25
Hardness	B80(Rockwell)

Mechanical Properties – Temper = H/2
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	75
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	60
Elongation ( % )	15
Hardness	B88(Rockwell)

Mechanical Properties – Temper = H
Tensile Strength (psi x 10³)	90
Yield Strength (psi x 10³)	80
Elongation ( % )	5
Hardness	B62(Rockwell)