Product information
LKAB Minerals offers Zirconium Silicate, widely known as Zircon as sand and flour grades for a range of industries.
Product uses of Zircon (Zirconium Silicate)
Zicon (Zirconium Silicate) has applications across a wide range of industries, including the ones below:
- Ceramic tiles
- Refractory
- Foundry
- Nuclear
A rapidly growing sector for the use of zircon is the production of zirconium-based chemicals in the nuclear industry.
We offer Zircon Sand and Zircon Flour for all applications.
Zircon standard grades
Zircon Sand is typically available in one standard grade.
Zircon Flour is available in 325# and 200# as standard.
Other grades may be available upon request. Contact your local Sales Representative for more information.
Zircon packaging
Both products are available in 25kg sacks as standard.
Mineral information
The typical properties of Zircon.
Chemical properties of Zircon Sand
| ZrO2 & HfO2 | 65.8% |
| SiO2 | 33.0% |
| Al2O3 | 1.1% |
| Fe2O3 | 0.09% |
| TiO2 | 0.24% |
| P2O5 | 0.08% |
Chemical properties of Zircon Flour
| ZrO2 & HfO2 | 65.8% |
| SiO2 | 33.0% |
| Al2O3 | 1.1% |
| Fe2O3 | 0.09% |
| TiO2 | 0.24% |
| P2O5 | 0.08% |
Physical properties of Zircon
| Bulk Density | 2.7 kg/m3 |
| Specific Gravity | 4.6 g/cm3 |
| Melting Point | 2,200oC |
Zircon (Zirconium Silicate) mineral origin
Our products originate from Australia.
Zircon (Zirconium Silicate) toxicology
Zircon is an inert material. Please refer to the Material Safety Datasheet (available to download) for further information.
