Zirconium Pressure Relief Valve

Grade: Zirconium

Specified for strong organic acids, mineral acids and alkali services where zirconium corrosion resistance is valuable. Zirconium pressure relief valves are used in chemical processing systems requiring dependable operation in difficult media.

Technical Specifications: Zirconium Pressure Relief Valve

Design & Configuration
DESIGN TYPE: ANGLE TYPE & STRAIGHT BODY CONSTRUCTION: FORGED BAR STOCK / FORGING VALVE TYPE: PRV (PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE) SPRING: COLOURED SPRING FOR DIFFERENT SET PRESSURES
Materials Overview (Zirconium Focus)
MAIN GRADES: ZIRCONIUM SEAL MATERIAL: VITON, PTFE, NITRILE, EPDM, PEEK, METAL SEAT, KALREZ
Operating Ratings & Set Pressures
PRESSURE RATING: UPTO 10,000 PSI (700 BAR) SET PRESSURES: 15 PSI TO 10,000 PSI / 1 BAR TO 700 BAR TEMPERATURE RATING: (-30) DEG C TO +350 DEG CELCIUS
Size & End Connections
SIZE RANGE: 1/8" TO 2" & 3 MM TO 50 MM CONNECTION TYPE: THREADED, TUBE FITTING, FLANGE END, BUTTWELD & SOCKETWELD PORT CONFIGURATION: MALE X FEMALE, TUBE END, FEMALE X FEMALE, FLANGED THREAD TYPE: NPT, BSPP, BSPT, METRIC & OTHER
Compliance, Finish & Traceability
BRAND: Pipe-Lok Vales & Fittings SURFACE FINISH: ELECTROPLATED, SHOT BLASTED TRACEABILITY: Pipe-Lok Vales & Fittings LOGO, MATERIAL GRADE, SET PRESSURE, CONNECTION SIZE, LOT NUMBER CERTIFICATION: NACE COMPLIANCE / ON REQUEST
Drawing / Datasheet
ON REQUEST

Types of Zirconium Pressure Relief Valves

High-Performance Flow & Safety Instrumentation Solutions

Male x Female Pressure Relief Valve
Male x Female Pressure Relief Valve
Tube End Pressure Relief Valve
Tube End Pressure Relief Valve
Female x Female Pressure Relief Valve
Female x Female Pressure Relief Valve
Flanged Pressure Relief Valve
Flanged Pressure Relief Valve

Chemical Composition: Zirconium 702

Zirconium 702 is commercially pure zirconium used for excellent resistance to many acids, alkalis and organic compounds.

Element Weight Percentage (%)
Zirconium + Hafnium 99.2 min
Hafnium (Hf) 4.5 max
Iron + Chromium 0.20 max
Oxygen (O) 0.16 max
Nitrogen (N) 0.025 max
Carbon (C) 0.05 max
Hydrogen (H) 0.005 max

*Composition limits are indicative for the listed grade family; applicable product specifications may vary depending on valve component and product form.

Mechanical Properties: Zirconium 702

Zirconium 702 combines useful ductility with excellent corrosion resistance in specialized chemical service.

Property Typical / Minimum Value
Tensile Strength 379 MPa min
0.2% Yield Strength 207 MPa min
Elongation 16% min
Hardness Approx. 170 HB max
Density Approx. 6.5 g/cm3

*Mechanical requirements depend on product form, heat treatment and applicable ASTM/ASME specification. Confirm final values against the material specification used for the pressure relief valve component.

Applications of Zirconium Pressure Relief Valves

Designed for demanding pressure systems where material compatibility, corrosion resistance and reliable pressure protection are essential.

Acetic Acid

Commonly selected for acetic acid and organic acid systems.

01

Chemical Processing

Used in corrosive process lines requiring zirconium compatibility.

02

Alkali Service

Suitable for selected caustic and alkali applications.

03

Pharmaceutical

Used in specialty chemical and fine chemical pressure systems.

04

Heat Transfer

Applicable in corrosive exchanger and reactor circuits.

05

Mineral Acids

Selected for specific mineral acid services after media review.

06

Swagelok® Equivalent Pressure Relief Valve Part Numbers

Pipe-Lok Vales & Fittings manufactures high-quality alternatives to the following standard industry part numbers

Swagelok Part No. Pipe-Lok Vales & Fittings Equivalent Availability
SS-4R3AAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A1Available Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A5Available Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A5-BUAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A5-EPAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A5-KZAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A5-NEAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A5-RTAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A-BUAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A-EPAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-4R3A-KZAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-6R3A-MMAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-8R3A-MMAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-R4M8F8Available Ready to Ship
SS-R4M8S8Available Ready to Ship
SS-R4S8Available Ready to Ship
SS-R4S12MMAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-RL3M4-F4Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL3M4F4-RTAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-RL3M4-S4Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL3S4Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL3S4-SC11Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL3S4-EPAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-RL3S4-MOAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-RL3S4-KZ-11002Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL3S6MMAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-RL3S8MMAvailable Ready to Ship
SS-RL4M8F8Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL4MR8Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL4S8Available Ready to Ship
SS-RL4S12MMAvailable Ready to Ship
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