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From the striking crystalline structures of crystal titanium and zirconium to the robust versatility of zirconium 705 and the unique origins of genuine meteorite and superconductor, these materials are sourced for makers, machinists, and artisans who refuse to compromise on quality. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"zirc-705","title":"Zirconium 705","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eZirconium 705: Premium Zirconium Alloy for Knifemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally developed for demanding aerospace, nuclear and chemical processing applications, Zirconium 705 is the benchmark zirconium alloy for premium custom knives. Alloying zirconium with niobium dramatically increases its strength over commercially pure Zirconium 702, making it suitable for spring-loaded components while preserving zirconium's exceptional corrosion resistance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompared to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrade 5 titanium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Zirconium 705 is approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50% heavier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6.56 vs. 4.43 g\/cm³\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), has a comparable elastic modulus (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~95 vs. 114 GPa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), and achieves mechanical strength approaching that of Grade 5 titanium. 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Unlike coatings or PVD finishes, this oxide is formed directly from the base material, making scratches far less noticeable while preserving the premium feel of solid metal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe increased strength of Zirconium 705 also makes it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enoticeably less gummy during machining than Zirconium 702\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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