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Zirconium silicate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Zirconium silicate is used for manufacturing refractory materials for applications where resistance to corrosion by alkali materials is required. It is also used in production of some ceramics, enamels, and ceramic glazes. In enamels and glazes it serves as an opacifier. It can be also present in some cements. Another use of zirconium silicate is as beads for milling and grinding. Thin films of zirconium silicate and hafnium silicate produced by chemical vapor deposition. Potential alternative gate dielectric to silica.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 2550°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 500 g |
Merck Index | 14,10181 |
Solubility Information | Insoluble in water,acids,alkali and aqua regia. |
Formula Weight | 183.3 |
Odor | Odorless |
Density | 4.56 g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | Zirconium silicate |
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