CAS 10101-52-7 Zirconium(IV) silicate - Materials / Alfa Chemistry

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Zirconium(IV) silicate

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Catalog Number

ACM10101527-2

CAS Number

10101-52-7

Product Name

Zirconium(IV) silicate

Structure

Category

Solution Deposition Precursors

Description

DryPowder; OtherSolid

IUPAC Name

zirconium(4+);silicate

Molecular Weight

183.31g/mol

Molecular Formula

ZrSiO4;O4SiZr

Canonical SMILES

[O-][Si]([O-])([O-])[O-].[Zr+4]

InChI

InChI=1S/O4Si.Zr/c1-5(2,3)4;/q-4;+4

InChI Key

GFQYVLUOOAAOGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Zirconium(IV) silicate serves a multitude of purposes across various industries due to its unique properties. Known for its high Mohs hardness of 7.5, chemical inertness, and high melting point of 2,550°C, it is a crucial component in the manufacture of refractory materials, particularly for applications requiring resistance to alkali corrosion. Additionally, it is used as an additive in glass production, ceramic tiles, and ultrafiltration membranes, as well as an abrasive in dental applications. Zirconium(IV) silicate acts as an opacifier in ceramic glazes and enamels, enhancing their appearance. In the foundry industry, it is employed as a fundamental component of mold materials due to its superior thermal shock resistance and dimensional stability compared to other sands. Moreover, this versatile compound is used as milling and grinding beads, and in Europe, it finds application in cosmetic creams and powders. Its potential extends to the formation of thin films via chemical vapor deposition, offering a potential alternative gate dielectric to silica in electronics.

Complexity

19.1

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

239-019-6;233-252-7

Exact Mass

181.861284g/mol

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

MeSH Entry Terms

Everest HPC;ziconite;zircon;zirconium silicate;ZrSiO4

Monoisotopic Mass