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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | Colorless tetragonal crystals. Zirconium silicate occurs in nature as the mineral [ | + | Colorless tetragonal crystals. Zirconium silicate occurs in nature as the mineral [[zircon|zircon]], which is commonly found in beach sand (South Carolina, Florida). Zircon is used as a glaze ingredient, an abrasive, a catalyst, a refractory material in fire brick, and an opacifier in ceramics. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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[[[SliderGallery rightalign|zirconium silicate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | [[[SliderGallery rightalign|zirconium silicate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | ||
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| + | * Contact may cause irritation. | ||
| + | * Fisher Scientific: [https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/33934.htm MSDS] | ||
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| + | == Physical and Chemical Properties == | ||
Unaffected by aqueous reagents. | Unaffected by aqueous reagents. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| − | | 2550 | + | | 2550 C |
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* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9986 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9986 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:16, 2 June 2022
Description
Colorless tetragonal crystals. Zirconium silicate occurs in nature as the mineral Zircon, which is commonly found in beach sand (South Carolina, Florida). Zircon is used as a glaze ingredient, an abrasive, a catalyst, a refractory material in fire brick, and an opacifier in ceramics.
Synonyms and Related Terms
zirconium orthosilicate; zircon
Risks
- Contact may cause irritation.
- Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Unaffected by aqueous reagents.
| Composition | ZrSiO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10101-52-7 |
| Melting Point | 2550 C |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 183.31 |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9986