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Sell zirconium scrap and zirconium alloys
Do you have zirconium sheet, tube, bar, process components, heat-exchanger parts or production residues? Send photos, weight and material information. We assess whether it is metallic zirconium or a zirconium alloy and what next step is appropriate.
Maastricht region · Benelux & international
Lot forms
Which zirconium lots can we assess?
Zirconium is used where corrosion resistance and specific technical properties matter. Grade, origin and any alloying elements are therefore important when assessing residual lots.
- Zirconium sheet, tube, bar and cutting offcuts
- Process, heat-exchanger and plant components
- Traceable zirconium alloys and technical stock
- Sorted machining and production residues
- Parts with certificates, grade or origin information
Material & application
Metallic zirconium is different from zircon, zirconia or ceramics
The name zirconium also appears in compounds and ceramic materials, but metallic zirconium and zirconium alloys are a different material stream from zirconium oxide (zirconia) or the mineral zircon.
Always state whether you have metal, an alloy, coating, ceramic product or unknown material. For metallic lots, grade, application and traceability are particularly valuable.
Identification
Identifying zirconium and distinguishing similar metals
Appearance alone does not reliably distinguish zirconium from several other grey metals. Labels, certificates, material numbers and known application are therefore important.
XRF can provide indicative support when identifying zirconium-bearing material. For critical or high-value grades, including material where hafnium content is relevant, additional analysis may be required.
XRF as support for material identification
On suitable solid samples, handheld XRF can indicate zirconium and hafnium. For high-purity material, very low hafnium levels or critical specifications, additional laboratory analysis may be required; coatings and surface contamination can influence the reading.
More about metal identification and XRF →Offer material
How to submit this material
Include weight and location
Estimated weight and postcode help assess logistics.
Add material information
Certificates, grade, origin and part numbers where available.
We assess the next step
We advise what information, analysis or logistics are required.
Valuation
What determines assessment and value?
For zirconium, the actual metal form, grade, purity and traceability determine commercial assessment. We therefore distinguish metallic zirconium and alloys from other zirconium-containing products.
Material type
Metallic zirconium, zirconium alloy and zirconia/ceramic are different streams.
Grade & composition
Alloying elements and specification determine the technical and commercial route.
Traceability
Certificates, material numbers and known application support identification.
Form & condition
Solid sheet or tube differs from turnings, assemblies or contaminated residues.
Sorting
Mixing with titanium, hafnium or other metals makes assessment more complex.
Lot & logistics
Weight, packaging, location and feasible processing form part of the proposal.
Practical questions
Practical questions — Zirconium
Is zirconia the same as zirconium scrap?
No. Zirconia is zirconium oxide and is a ceramic/chemical material stream. This page primarily concerns metallic zirconium and zirconium alloys.
Can zirconium turnings be offered?
You can submit sorted machining or production residues. State whether oil, coolant or other metals are present.
Why is hafnium relevant to zirconium?
Zirconium and hafnium are chemically very similar. In certain high-specification zirconium grades, hafnium content can be part of the material specification.
Can zirconium be collected across the Benelux?
Depending on quantity, location and the lot, logistics can be coordinated in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Related materials
Other specialist metals
Offer material
Offer zirconium scrap?
Send photos, estimated weight, location and all available grade or material information. State clearly whether the lot is metallic zirconium, a known alloy or an unknown zirconium-bearing product.