Zirconium Silicate Beads
Chemical formula: ZrSiO4
Molecular weight: 183.31
CAS No.: 10101-52-7
Melting point: 2500 ℃
Refractive index: 1.93 ~ 2.01
Decomposition point: 1550 ℃
Solubility: insoluble in water
Appearance: tasteless white or light grayish white powder
Theoretical composition: ZrO2 content 67.2%, SiO2 content 32.8%
Application:
1. Zirconium silicate is widely used in the processing and production of ceramic glaze because of its good chemical stability and is not affected by the ceramic firing atmosphere. It is used in the production of various building ceramics, sanitary ceramics, daily ceramics, first-class handicraft ceramics, etc.
2. Zirconium silicate has been further applied in the production of color picture tubes in TV industry, emulsified glass and enamel glaze in glass industry.
3. Zirconium silicate has a high melting point and is also widely used in refractories, glass furnace zirconium ramming materials, castables and spraying coatings.