1、 Corrosion resistance and environmental adaptability

1. Acidic environment

Zirconium plate has a corrosion rate of less than 0.01mm in concentrated sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, which is better than titanium plate.

Titanium plates have higher stability in oxidizing media such as nitric acid and seawater.

2. High temperature performance

Zirconium plate has a maximum temperature resistance of 300 ℃, while titanium alloy plate can withstand high temperatures of 450-600 ℃.

Zirconium plates have better radiation resistance in nuclear reactors.

3. Low temperature performance

Titanium plate maintains toughness even at ultra-low temperatures of -253 ℃, which is superior to zirconium plate.

2、 Differences in Processing and Cost

1. Processing technology

Zirconium plates require vacuum welding, which incurs higher processing costs than titanium plates;

Titanium plates can be conventionally welded and are easy to roll into ultra-thin plates.

2. Material cost

The unit price of zirconium plate is about 2-3 times that of titanium plate;

The large-scale production of titanium plates is mature, and the supply chain is more complete.

3. Composite technology

Zirconium steel composite panels rely on explosive composite technology;

The titanium steel composite plate has achieved rolling composite.

3、 Selection suggestion:

Preferred zirconium plate scenarios: strong acid corrosion environment, nuclear reactor structural components;

Prioritize titanium plate scenarios: lightweight requirements, biomedical implants, seawater desalination systems.