Zircon

Zircon 65 Sand is a premium-grade beach sand mineral renowned for its high zirconium content and excellent physical properties. It is widely used in ceramics, refractories, foundries, and various industrial applications that require durability, heat resistance, and chemical stability.

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Physical Properties

Product Name	Zircon 65 Sand
Product Code	DMB/ZR-65
Appearance	Fine crystalline sand
Specific Gravity	4.6 – 4.7
Odor	Odorless
Crystal System	Tetragonal
Hardness	7.5 (Mohs Scale)
Refractive Index	1.9-2.0
Luster	Adamantine to Metallic
Color	Pale Yellow
Particle Size Distribution	75-350 µm

Chemical Properties

Constituents	Minimum Concentration (w/w)	Maximum Concentration (w/w)	Test method
ZrO2 + HfO2	65%	-	Fusion Digestion/UV-Vis
Fe2O3	-	0.15%	Fusion digestion and EDXRF Spectrophotometry
Al2O3	-	1.50%
TiO2	-	0.15%
U+Th	-	485 ppm
SiO2	-	32.50%

Why Choose Zircon 65 Sand?

Superior Purity: 65% Zirconium Oxide for high performance in industrial applications.
Thermal Stability: Ideal for high-temperature processes such as refractories and foundries.
High Durability: Exceptional hardness ensures long-lasting performance in abrasives and coatings.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for ceramics, foundries, nuclear, and other specialized industries.

Applications

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Application	Uses	Recommended Size Range (µm)
Ceramics & Tiles	Enhances strength, whiteness, and opacity in glazes	75-150
Refractories	High-temperature resistant material for furnaces	150-250
Casting & Foundry	Used in mold coatings and precision casting	100-200
Abrasives	Key component in grinding wheels and sandblasting	200-350