Zircon Sand

Zircon is Zirconium Silicate (ZrSiO₄). Mineral produced at various mineral separation plants form specific grades in terms of ZrO₂ content ranging from 64.5 % to about 65.5 % with SiO₂ content of little over 32%.

Applications:

Zircon is used for production of:
* Zircon flour and opacifier that are used as coating in ceramics, sanitary ware, etc. to impart opacity to the end-products.
* Special purpose refractories.
* various zirconium compounds.
* Zirconium metal which is used in Atomic reactors as moderator.
It is also used in foundries for mould making and foundry paints to withstand high temperatures