Zirconium Silicate

Zirconium silicate is a chemical compound that is a zirconium silicate. In nature, it is found as zircon, a silicate mineral. Zircon flour is another name for powdered zirconium silicate. Zirconium silicate is typically colorless, however, impurities can provide a variety of colorations. Its qualities allow it to be employed in a wide range of common items, including ceramic tiles and medical implants, as well as in important industrial applications. 

INCI Name- Zirconium Silicate

Molecular Formulae- ZrSiO4

Alternative Names- Zircon, Zirconium (IV) Orthosilicate

Purity of Ingredient-99%

Country of Origin- India

BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS-

• It is mostly used to make flour, opacifier, fused zirconia, zirconium chemicals, chemical zirconia, and zirconium metal.
• Zirconium silicate is used directly in foundries, refractories, and other small applications.
• It is extremely stable and excellent for mixing with other minerals.
• The tile, sanitary ware, and tableware sectors all utilize a lot of zircon.
• Zircon is commonly used in glazes to provide opacity. Its limited expansion tends to prevent crazing in glazes.
• Because of the abrading angular micro-particles extending from the glaze surface, high volumes of zircon are employed in cutlery branding.

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

• It is recommended that a concentration of 1-100% should be used.
• It is insoluble in water, oil, and alcohol.