Zircon Sand is generally found inland of ancient coastlines, some of which can be found very far inland, where the heavier mineral sands formed hardened deposits. These deposits are typically mined via dry or wet (dredge) mining techniques.
INTRODUCTION:
Zircon sand, also known as zircon, is a mineral composed mainly of zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4). Pure zircon sand is a colorless transparent crystal.
FORM OF ZIRCON
ZIRCON SAND
ZIRCON POWDER
APPLICATION:
To be used in Ceramics. Opacity, whiteness, wear resistance and moisture resistance make it a key component of ceramic tiles, sanitary ware and tableware.
To be used in refractory industry to protect the interior of high-temperature furnaces
To be used in foundries and precision casting processes for the casting of metals and alloys into various products due to the thermal stability, high melting point and abrasion resistance provided by zircon.
Another important application is the production of a broad range of zirconia chemicals, which in turn, have a diverse range of end uses including ceramics, refractory, catalysts, coating electronics and biomedical related products.
Some zircon is used as an x-ray filter and as a polishing agent in the production of silicon wafers for the manufacture of semiconductor components such as integrated circuits (computer chips).
Zircon sand is a tetragonal system with a square pyramidal shape with a specific gravity of 4.6~4.71, a uniform Mohs hardness of 7-8, a refractive index of 1.93-2.01, and a melting point fluctuating within 2190~2420 °C depending on the impurities contained. It is a tetragonal system, often in the form of a well-developed cone-shaped small square cylinder, which is also irregularly granular. Sexually brittle, fractured shell-like. It is a high quality refractory material. It is symbiotic with ilmenite, rutile, monazite and xenotime in coastal sand, and is obtained after sorting by water separation, electric selection and magnetic separation.
Zircon sand is generally found in land of ancient coastlines,some of which can be found very far inland,where the heavier mineral sands formed hardened deposits.These deposits are typically mined via dry or wet(dredge)mining techniques.
Typical chemical analysis:
ZrO2+HfO2:65.5-66.5%
Fe2O3:0.04-0.07%
TIO2:0.15-0.19%
Al2O3:0.40-0.90%
P2O5:0.06-0.09%
SiO2(Total):32.2-33.2%
Free SiO2:0.25-0.45%
Physical Properties
Refractive Index:1.93-2.01
Specific Gravity:4.6-4.71g/cm3
Mohs Hardness:7.5+
Melting Point:2340-2550
Packing:30/40kgs pvc bags+1mt big bag
Main Applications
Foundry Ceramic Chemical Glass Refractory abrasive washing/Cleaning/Blasting and nuclear industry etc
Available Sizes:60-100mesh 80-120mesh 100-200mesh 200-325mesh 200mesh 325mesh 2000mesh AFS70 AFS90
Zircon sand is generally found in land of ancient coastlines,some of which can be found very far inland,where the heavier mineral sands formed hardened deposits.These deposits are typically mined via dry or wet(dredge)mining techniques.
Typical chemical analysis:
ZrO2+HfO2:65.5-66.5%
Fe2O3:0.04-0.07%
TIO2:0.15-0.19%
Al2O3:0.40-0.90%
P2O5:0.06-0.09%
SiO2(Total):32.2-33.2%
Free SiO2:0.25-0.45%
Physical Properties
Refractive Index:1.93-2.01
Specific Gravity:4.6-4.71g/cm3
Mohs Hardness:7.5+
Melting Point:2340-2550
Packing:30/40kgs pvc bags+1mt big bag
Main Applications
Foundry Ceramic Chemical Glass Refractory abrasive washing Cleaning Blasting and nuclear industry etc
Available Sizes:60-100mesh 80-120mesh 100-200mesh 200-325mesh 200mesh 325mesh 2000mesh
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