{"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. Unlike Zirconium 702, its higher strength and improved spring properties make it ideally suited for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eframe locks, pocket clips, lock inserts, backspacers, bolsters and pivot collars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of Zirconium 705's defining characteristics is its ability to develop an exceptionally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeep black oxide finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through controlled heat treatment. 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. It produces cleaner cuts, sharper edges and finer surface finishes, allowing intricate details and precision-machined components with reduced tool loading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"2iSUPPLY","offers":[{"title":"12x3x.196\"","offer_id":57729736606021,"sku":"ZIRC-ZIRC_705","price":230.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x3x.156\"","offer_id":57729736638789,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x3x.118\"","offer_id":57729736671557,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x3x.09\"","offer_id":57990374621509,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/1125\/4853\/files\/F2_2304.jpg?v=1783773032","url":"https:\/\/2isupply.com\/products\/zirc-705","provider":"2iSUPPLY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}