Zirconium Tubes

Zirconium Tubes Manufacturers, Supplier & Exporter in India

Solitaire Overseas is a leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of Zirconium Tubes from Mumbai, India, providing high-quality zirconium tubing solutions to various critical industries globally. We have been producing Zr 702 (UNS R60702) seamless tubes, welded tubes and ERW tubes for more than 25 years for various standard and custom applications such as Nuclear, Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas and Corrosion.

Our Zirconium Tubes are fully traceable, PMI tested and have EN 10204 type 3.1/3.2 mill test certificates, fully compliant with international standards ASTM B523 / ASME SB523 / API specifications. Common sizes (1/2" to 12" OD) are always in stock for dispatch and can be custom ordered for surface finishes, wall thickness and other special dimensions.

We are known for our supply of Zirconium tubes in India to the challenging industries such as nuclear power generation (acid resistant fuel rod cladding, control rods, coolant channels), chemical processing (acid resistant heat exchangers, reactors, condensers), oil & gas (corrosion resistant heat exchanger), pharmaceutical manufacture and special industrial applications, which require outstanding corrosion resistance in chloride, acid and alkali environment.

Zirconium Tubes are exported to North America (USA, Canada), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy), Middle East (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman), Asia-Pacific (Singapore, South Korea, Japan, Australia) and 50+ countries worldwide with export ready packaging, full documentation and competitive pricing of zirconium tubes on bulk orders.

Table of Contents

• What Are Zirconium Tubes?
• Why Choose Solitaire Overseas?
• Zirconium Tubes Specifications
• Zirconium Tube Grade Chart
• Mechanical Properties
• Sizes and Tolerances
• Applications
• Quality Assurance & Testing
• Packaging & Worldwide Delivery
• FAQ
• Related Products

What Are Zirconium Tubes?

Zirconium Tubes are high-performance metallic tubes manufactured from zirconium alloy, a lustrous, grey-white transition metal (atomic number 40, symbol Zr) prized for its extraordinary corrosion resistance, high melting point, and low neutron absorption cross-section. These properties make zirconium tubes indispensable in demanding industrial environments where stainless steel or other alloys simply cannot perform.

Compared to stainless steel, Zirconium Tubes offer a superior strength-to-weight ratio, outstanding resistance to strong acids (including hydrochloric and sulfuric acid), alkalis, seawater, and chloride environments. The neutron cross-section of zirconium is approximately 30 times lower than that of stainless steel making Zircaloy tubes the material of choice for nuclear reactor fuel rod cladding and coolant channels.

Solitaire Overseas is a trusted manufacturer, supplier, stockist, and exporter of Zirconium Tubes in India, offering ASTM B523 / ASME SB523 compliant tubes in standard and custom dimensions for global industrial buyers.

Why Choose Solitaire Overseas for Zirconium Tubes?

• ASTM B523 / ASME SB523 certified Zirconium Tubes — seamless, welded, and ERW
• Zr 702 (UNS R60702) grade available in a wide range of sizes and wall thicknesses
• Custom specifications accepted — OD, wall thickness, length, and surface finish
• Comprehensive mill test reports, material traceability certificates, and quality documentation provided
• Export-ready packaging in wooden cases/pallets for safe, damage-free delivery
• Competitive Zirconium Tubes price with bulk order discounts
• Worldwide delivery to USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, and 50+ countries

Zirconium Tubes Specifications

Zirconium Tube Grade Chart

Mechanical Properties of Zirconium Tubes

Sizes and Tolerances for Zirconium Tubes

Zirconium Tubes Applications

Zirconium Tubes are specified across a wide range of critical industries due to their unmatched combination of corrosion resistance, mechanical strength, and thermal stability:

Nuclear & Power Generation: Zircaloy Tubes are the global standard for nuclear fuel rod cladding and control rod applications. Their extremely low neutron absorption (30x lower than stainless steel) and resistance to irradiation creep make them critical for safe, long-life reactor operation. Zirconium Tubes are also used in coolant channels and seal tubes within reactor assemblies.

Chemical Processing Industry: Zirconium Tubes handle strong acids and corrosive media — including hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and alkalis — where most metals fail. They are used in reactors, heat exchangers, condensers, and distillation columns in chemical plants.

Oil & Gas Industry: In oil and gas applications, Zirconium Tubes are used in heat exchangers and corrosive process environments where chloride stress corrosion cracking and pitting resistance are critical requirements.

Other Industries

• Food Processing — hygienic, corrosion-resistant tubing for aggressive food-grade chemicals
• Paper & Pulp — resistance to bleaching chemicals and acidic slurries
• Water Supply & Plumbing — superior resistance to seawater and chloride environments
• Heat Exchangers, Coolers & Condensers — in high-temperature corrosive fluid services
• General Fabrication — where high strength and low weight are required

Quality Assurance & Testing of Zirconium Tubes

Solitaire Overseas maintains rigorous quality control for all Zirconium Tubes. Every batch undergoes the following mandatory tests before dispatch:

• Positive Material Identification (PMI) Test
• Hardness Test
• Pitting Resistance Test
• Intergranular Corrosion Test
• Mechanical & Chemical Analysis
• Macro / Micro Examination
• Flaring and Flattening Tests

The following quality documentation is supplied with every order:

• Mill Test Report / Raw Material Test Report
• Material Traceability Report
• Heat Treatment Chart
• Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)
• Guarantee Letter
• Packaging List

Packaging & Worldwide Delivery

Zirconium Tubes are packed in wooden cases or pallets to ensure damage-free delivery during international shipping. Custom packaging as per buyer requirements is also available. Solitaire Overseas delivers to 50+ countries including the USA, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, UK, Canada, and more.

Related Products

• Zirconium Products
• Zirconium UNS R60702 Tubes
• Zirconium Heat Exchanger / Condenser Tubes