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- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Synonyms:
zircon, zircon flour, zircon sand, zirconium silicate, zirconium orthosilicate, ZrSiO4, hyacinth, silicic acid zirconium(4+) salt), zirconium silicon oxide, CAS# 10101-52-7
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Designations:
Chemical Name: Zirconium silicate
Chemical Formula: ZrSiO4
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon General Description:
A fine white mineral powder that is chemically inert and stable to very high temperatures. Insoluble in water, dilute acids and hot concentrate sulfuric acid
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Typical Chemical Purities Available:
ZrO2= 65.9%, SiO2= 32.0%
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Typical Granulations Available:
-50+270 mesh, -60+200 mesh, -200 mesh and -325 mesh
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Typical Physical Constants:
| Atomic Number |
where applicable |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol.) |
183.1 |
| Bulk Density (lbs./ft.3) |
172-182 |
| Specific Gravity |
4.5-4.6 |
| Solid Specific Heat |
0.132 |
| Melting Point (°C) |
2200-2550 |
| Boiling Point (°C) |
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| Surface Area (m2/g) |
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| Thermal Conductivity @20°C (cal/s-cm-°C) |
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| Mohs Hardness @20°C |
7.5-8.0 |
| pH |
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| Color |
off-white |
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Typical Applications:
Primary source for investment casting shell molds,foundry cores, metal chills, ladle brick, welding rod coatings, abrasive cleaning, and mold washes.
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Packaging Options:
50 lbs. and 100 lbs. net bags, super sacks and loose bulk.
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon TSCA (SARA Title III) Status:
1) Not Listed. For further information please call the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency at +1.202.554.1404
2) "Zirconium silicate toxicity is low. It is abrasive irritant for skin and eyes. Chronic exposition to dust can cause pulmonary granulomas, skin inflammation, and skin granuloma." Source: Wikipedia
- Zirconium Silicate / Zircon Chemical Abstract Service Number:
CAS# 10101-52-7
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