Inventors:
Bo C. Cheng - Cupertino CA
Assignee:
General Electric Company - Schenectady NY
International Classification:
G21C 300
Abstract:
A corrosion resistant zirconium alloy is comprised of, in weight percent, about 0. 1 to less than 0. 5 percent bismuth, about 0. 1 to less than 0. 5 percent niobium, and the balance substantially zirconium. Preferably, niobium is about 0. 1 to 3 weight percent. The alloys have improved corrosion resistance as compared to the moderate-purity sponge zirconium while maintaining a ductility comparable to sponge zirconium.