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ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
[1 to 5 MICRON]
ZIRCON FLOUR
[325 MESH] |
| Synonyms |
Zircon |
| Designations |
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| Chemical
Name |
Zirconium
Silicate / Zircon Flour |
| Chemical
Formula |
ZrSiO4 |
| General
Description |
A fine
white mineral powder that is chemically inert and stable at very
high temperatures. Insoluble in water. |
| Typical Chemical Purities Available |
ZrO2=
65.9%, SiO2= 32.0% |
| Typical Granulations Available |
1 to 5 micron / 325 mesh |
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| 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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| Crystallography |
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| Colour |
off-white |
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| Typical
Applications |
Primary
source for ceramic, ceramic colours, investment casting shell molds, foundry cores, foundry floux, metal
chills, ladle brick, welding rod coatings, abrasive cleaning, and
mold washes. |
| Packaging
Options |
As per
customer requirements. |
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