Product information
Product uses of Zircon
This and its other properties are used in many industries:
- 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 mineral origin
Our products originate from Australia.
Zircon toxicology
Zircon is an inert material. Please refer to the Material Safety Datasheet (available to download) for further information.
