| Notes | Zirconium silicate is an Occurs in nature as the mineral, zircon Zirconium silicate uses and applications include: Glaze opacifier; stabilizes color shades; used in white and colored glazes for sanitary ware, wall tile, glazed brick, structural tile, stoneware, dinnerware, special porcelains, refractory compositions, epoxy formulations, encapsulating resins; source of zirconium oxide, metallic zirconium, hafnium; inert filler; abrasive; enamels; catalyst; silicone rubbers; foundry cores; in cements; coatings for casting molds; polishing materials; stabilizer in silicone rubbers; cosmetic creams (Europe)
Suggested storage of Zirconium silicate: Store in cool, dry place; keep tightly closed; emits toxic fumes under fire conditions |
