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7. Conclusion
Zirconium alloys can be used to advantage as replacements for certain materials in the chemical industry, thanks to their high resistance to corrosion in a wide range of media. They are easy to form, except for welding with certain materials (steel, etc.), which requires specific techniques.
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Most standards for zirconium and hafnium metal products, or alloys, are American ASTM standards. A few French standards also exist. Few standards concern hafnium.
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- Corrosion of metals and alloys – Aqueous corrosion testing of zirconium alloys used in nuclear reactors. - NF EN ISO 10270 - Juillet 2008
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