Zirconium Silicate

Cost-Effective Industrial Filler – Zirconium silicate delivers premium functional performance at a competitive cost. It can substitute high-priced tin dioxide and zirconia in glaze formulas, greatly cutting overall production expenses for large-scale industrial manufacturing.

Outstanding High-Temperature Resistance – Boasting a high melting point, this material features exceptional thermal stability. It serves as a reliable refractory raw material for high-temperature kiln linings, castables and thermal spraying coatings.

Superior Emulsifying & Whitening Capacity – It acts as an efficient emulsifier and whitening agent for glass and ceramic glazes, optimizing formula uniformity, enhancing glaze whiteness and surface smoothness, and improving finished product stability.

Stable Fine Particle Morphology – With a standard particle size of 1.0–1.2 μm, it ensures uniform dispersion and consistent formulation effects, suitable for fine ceramics and high-precision industrial applications.

Product Description

Zirconium silicate is a versatile inorganic zirconium-based functional powder. Integrated with excellent high-temperature resistance, whitening, emulsifying and stabilizing properties, it is a cost-effective foundational material widely adopted in ceramic, glass, refractory and electronic industries.

Zirconium Silicate

Product Parameters

Melting point 2550 °C
density 4,56 g/cm3
refractive index 1.78-1.99
solubility insoluble in H2O, acid solutions
form nanopowder
color Yellow to orange
Specific Gravity4.56
OdorOdorless
Water Solubility Insoluble in water, acids, alkali and aqua regia.
Hydrolytic Sensitivity1: no significant reaction with aqueous systems
Merck 1,410,181
Exposure limitsACGIH: TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3
NIOSH: IDLH 25 mg/m3; TWA 5 mg/m3; STEL 10 mg/m3
Dielectric constant5(0.0℃)
StabilityStable.
CAS DataBase Reference10101-52-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry ReferenceZirconium silicate(10101-52-7)
EPA Substance Registry SystemSilicic acid (H4SiO4), zirconium(4+) salt (1:1) (10101-52-7)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes Xn
Risk Statements 20-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36
WGK Germany 3
TSCA Yes
HS Code 28399090

Application Scenarios

Ceramic & Glass Industry – Widely used in building ceramics, sanitary ware and daily ceramic glazes for whitening and modification. It is also applied in milky glass and TV picture tube manufacturing to improve surface texture and optical performance.

Refractory & High-Temperature Materials – Ideal for glass kiln ramming mixes, refractory castables and thermal protective coatings, ensuring stable operation under extreme high-temperature environments.

Advanced Industrial & Chemical Usage – Serves as a key raw material for metallic zirconium and zirconium oxide production. It also functions as a silicone rubber stabilizer, hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst, glass polishing agent, electrical insulator and resistor material, covering multiple high-end industrial fields.

Zirconium Silicate

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