oxidizing media unless halides are present. Zirconium
is not resistant to HF, ferric chloride
(FeCl3), cupric chloride (CuCl2), aqua regia,
concentrated H2SO4, and wet chloride gas.
The most prevalent use of zirconium, zirconium-hafnium
alloys, and Zr-Hf-Nb alloys has