Zirconium

Zirconium sputtering targets are used to deposit thin films for wear-resistant coatings, decorative finishes, and as barrier layers in microelectronic circuits.

Zirconium is used as an alloying agent in magnesium and aluminum to improve corrosion resistance and mechanical strength at high temperatures.

Zirconium is evaporated or sputtered to create high-refractive index layers in multilayer optical coatings and anti-reflective filters.

High-purity zirconium pellets and wire are used as source materials in physical vapor deposition processes to create protective and functional thin films.

Due to its high melting point and chemical stability, zirconium metal and its derivatives are utilized in the production of crucibles and furnace components.