Domestic and Foreign Research and Utilization Status of Zirconium Resources

Zirconium resources and materials are important strategic materials, occupying the important position in national military industry. The applications of zirconium resources such as zirconium, zirconium alloys and zirconium compounds in chemical equipment, nuclear industry and ceramic industry are introduced. The distribution of zirconium resources in the domestic and abroad and several methods for preparing zirconium are also introduced. At the same time discussing the advantages and disadvantages of preparation methods, and pointing out that the electrolytic deoxidization method has broad application prospects. At last, the development tendency of the comprehensive utilization of zirconium resources in China is discussed.