Retrospective 2: Zirconium Production and Technology: The Kroll Medal Papers-1975-2010, is a brand new compilation available from ASTM International.

This one-of-a-kind publication provides 31 peer-reviewed, award-winning papers from recipients of the ASTM William J. Kroll Zirconium Medal.  They address all aspects of zirconium technology, including history, ore refinement, production, fabrication, mechanical properties and physical properties. 

Papers in Retrospective 2 cover: irradiation effects, evolution of the industry, product development, production, corrosion, deformation mechanisms, basic microstructures, alloy development and hydrogen effects.

Retrospective 2: Zirconium Production and Technology: The Kroll Medal Papers-1975-2010, is available for $125 USD (475 pages; soft cover: 8.5 x 11 “; print stock #: RPS2; ISBN: 978-0-8031-7018-6; E-book Stock # RPS2-EB; E-book ISBN: 978-0-8031-8421-3).

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