Zirshot TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Product catalog summary

Overview: This technical data sheet provides detailed information about Zirshot®, a product by Saint-Gobain ZirPro, designed for high-performance applications in various industries including aeronautics, automotive, nuclear, and medical prosthesis.

Specifications: Zirshot® is composed of 68% zirconia and 32% vitreous phase. It has a specific gravity of 3.85 g/cm³ and a bulk density of 2.30 kg/l. The Vickers hardness is measured at 700 HV1, equivalent to HRC 50 to 65.

Chemical Composition: The chemical analysis shows ZrO₂ content between 60 to 70%, SiO₂ between 28 to 33%, and Al₂O₃ less than 10%.

Physical Properties: The beads are white, almost spherical, with a smooth surface. They are chemically inert, non-contaminating, and produce low dust.

Applications: Zirshot® is used for shot peening to enhance fatigue strength, corrosion resistance, and to prevent pitting wear and micro-fretting. It is also used in peen-forming and peen-straightening processes.

Industry Standards: The product complies with standards such as NF L 06-831, AMS 2431 and 2431/7, SAE J 1830, and the cancelled MIL-S-13165C. It is approved by major aeronautics companies.

Packaging: Available in 25 kg jerrycans and palletized options for 50 kg and above.

Additional Information: The data provided is indicative and not contractual. Saint-Gobain ZirPro emphasizes trust-based relationships with its customers, supported by a global network of facilities.

Catalog excerpts

• Ceramic beads specifically suited to high performance applications. • High recyclability, efficient whether used in wheel-blast or air-blast (dry or wet) systems. TYPICAL CHEMICAL ANALYSIS ZrO2 SiO2 Al2O3 Chemical analysis carried out by X-Ray fluorescence on melting sample DESIGNATION AND AVAILABLE SIZES Size distribution ranges (μm) 210 (Additional cutomized sizes available) MAIN APPLICATIONS CRYSTAL STRUCTURE Zirconia Vitreous phase Typical values • Shot peening to improve fatigue strength, corrosion, pitting wear, micro-fretting • Peen-forming • Peen-straightening MAIN USERS PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Specific gravity Bulk density Vickers hardness (Equivalent HRC 50 at 65)* * Statistical measurement White color, almost spherical and smooth surface High toughness, but not very agressive with equipment and tools Chemically inert, non contaminating for treated parts Low dust production Product approved by main aeronautics companies (please consult us). SAFETY DATA SHEET PACKAGING 25 kg jerrycan, 50 kg and above palletized Aeronautics Automotive Nuclear, chemical equipments Medical prosthesis Saint-Gobain ZirPro is the expert in zirconiabased materials for industrial applications. From our global network of manufacturing, commercial and research facilities, we serve leading customers through long-term and trust-based relationships. Les informations, objet de cette fiche produit, sont données à titre indicatif et n’ont aucune valeur contractuelle. / The contents of this data sheet are given in good faith but without warranty.

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