FACTBOX-Nuclear industry and zirconium | Reuters - 0 views
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Energy Net on 26 Apr 09Following are some facts about zirconium used to clad fuel rods containing uranium for the production of nuclear energy. FROM ZIRCON SAND TO NUCLEAR ENERGY * Silvery-grey zirconium is the 20th most abundant element in the earth's crust. * The separation of zirconium and hafnium is a technology that only a few companies have.