Zirconium element is found in nature mainly in zircon and baddeleyit minerals. These ores are sources of economic value. Zirconium dioxide compound obtained from zircon silicate mineral is known in the market as zirconia. Elementary zircon metal is called zirconium. However, in general, zircon expression includes all of these.
Zircon silicate mineral is brown gray and sand-like. However, in some cases, it is completely transparent crystals. It is marketed as a rhinestone.
Zircon is used in the main refractor industry. It is important to use zircon in special refractory bricks that can withstand temperatures higher than 2500 degrees. It is also used in the production of laboratory porcelain, spark plugs and electroporcelain. Meanwhile, it has a high resistance to corrosion and with this feature, it is a raw material sought in the chemical industry. Zircon oxide is also used in pharmaceutical, paint and textile production, isolation works, welding electrodes, photography and leatherwork.
In dentistry, a white zirconium alloy is used instead of gray metal, which forms the infrastructure of classical porcelain bridges and prostheses.
Zircon is a recyclable compound and is considered non-toxic.
Precious stones such as hyacinths and zircones containing zirconium have been used as ornaments in ancient times. It is a strong, malleable, ductile, shiny and grayish white metal. It is generally extremely resistant to corrosion.
The name of the zircon mineral is derived from the Persian gargle, which means gold. Yellow, orange and red zircon are also known as hyacinths. This name comes from the name of flower hyacinth in ancient Greek.
Briefly, the main economic source of zirconium is zirconium silicate mineral zircon. It is found in zirconium and hafnium zircon at a rate of about 50 in 1. Zircon is the primary source of all hafnium.
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