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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.
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Specifications
Melting Point | 2550°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 2 kg |
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 |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | Warning |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. |
EINECSNumber | 233-252-7 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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