Papua New Guinea Zirconium Silicate

Zirconium silicate (chemical formula: ZrSiO₄) is an industrially significant inorganic compound valued for its exceptional thermal stability, chemical inertness, and mechanical hardness. It is a critical raw material in a wide range of industrial applications, from ceramics and refractories to foundry and advanced materials.

Product Description

Zirconium Silicate

 

1. Chemical composition

ZrO 2 64.00% Min. TiO 2 0.20% Max.
SiO 2 35.00% Max.L.O.I 0.50% Max.
Fe 2 O 3 0.15% Max. Moisture 1%Max.

 

2. Particle Size

Type S-ZR3S-ZR2S-ZR5
Average Particle Diameter(D50) 1.0 µm 1.0 µm 1.1 µm
Particle(μm) 90% < 2.5um90% < 2.2um90% < 3.7um

 

3. Use of Zirconium Silicate

(1) Opacifier for glazes: the opacifier of wall tiles,floor tiles,sanitary ware,cooking ware,electrical porcelain, engobe etc.

(2) Additive for ceramic body: promote whiteness.

(3) Frits raw materials.

(4) Refractory materials.

(5) Resin and paint filler.