Zirconium silicate
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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
Other Properties
Unaffected by aqueous reagents.
| Composition | ZrSiO4 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 10101-52-7 |
| Melting Point | 2550 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 183.31 |
Hazards and Safety
Contact may cause irritation.
Fisher Scientific: MSDS
Authority
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 9986