Zircon Sand

Zircon, also known as zircon silicate (ZrSiO4), is found in ancient mineral sand deposits. In the form of crystal sands, zircon is typically brown, but could also vary from colourless to yellow-golden, pink and red to blue and green.

The majority of zircon sand is mined in the African continent particularly Nigeria. Current annual global production is in excess of one million tonnes. Almost half of the zircon produced globally is consumed by China, with other significant consuming regions including Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and India.

With our robust warehouse in Lagos the Southern part of Nigeria we can export 1000MT of this product per month.

Zircon sand : 100 AFS (IREL)
Grade : Zircon Sand (Foundry Grades)
Price (USD) : 2.30 USD - 2.80 USD Per Kilogram
Incoterms : Ex- Work/Factory Price

Zircon sand finds applications to be used in ceramics, refractory, foundry, electronics, zirconium compound, and other fields, it is also used in the preparation of nuclear reactor structural materials and control rod with zirconium and hafnium as irreplaceable raw minerals making it a strategic mineral.

It is used in ceramics as a major end-user, zircon sand is used as a glaze emulsion is ceramics such as glazed floor tiles, wall tiles, sanitary ware, and tableware.

Properties of Zircon Sand

Zircon is crystal and shows the structure of the quarter column. It usually occurs with ilmenite rutile, sillimanite, etc. in beach sand and is refined by water, electricity, and magnetic beneficiation process.

Pure zircon is a colorless and translucent crystal. It appears yellow, orange, red, and brown with different origins. Its hardness is 7.8, specific gravity 4.6-4.71, refractive index 1.93-2.01, and the melting point of 2550 C.

INTRODUCTION:
Zircon sand, also known as zircon, is a mineral composed mainly of zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4). Pure zircon sand is a colorless transparent crystal.
FORM OF ZIRCON
ZIRCON SAND
ZIRCON POWDER
APPLICATION:

To be used in Ceramics. Opacity, whiteness, wear resistance and moisture resistance make it a key component of ceramic tiles, sanitary ware and tableware.
To be used in refractory industry to protect the interior of high-temperature furnaces
To be used in foundries and precision casting processes for the casting of metals and alloys into various products due to the thermal stability, high melting point and abrasion resistance provided by zircon.
Another important application is the production of a broad range of zirconia chemicals, which in turn, have a diverse range of end uses including ceramics, refractory, catalysts, coating electronics and biomedical related products.
Some zircon is used as an x-ray filter and as a polishing agent in the production of silicon wafers for the manufacture of semiconductor components such as integrated circuits (computer chips).

Commodity 1 provides Zircon ore directly from the mine site to the global market. There are no middlemen involved, only our staff on the ground. We strive to organize smooth and transparent transactions. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers. We aim to be our customer's Zircon ore supplier. We offer the best prices for our buyers.


PACKAGING & DELIVERY
Packaging Details: Sand
Port: Lagos Apapa Port, Nigeria
Bags: 50 kg
Container: 20 ft
Lead time:
Quantity (metric tons) 25MT/Month 250MT/Month
(Lead days) 30 Days 30 Days

COMPOSITION ANALYSIS OF THE ZIRCON ORE
Element Average content
Zirconium oxide (ZrO2) 65-70%
Silicon dioxide (SiO2) 20-25%
Hafnium oxide (HfO2) 0.2-4%
Titanium dioxide (TiO2) 0.1-1%
Iron oxide (Fe2O3) 0.1-0.5%
Other elements 0-1%
The composition of zircon sand can vary depending on the place of deposit. For example, zircon sand from Australia generally has a higher percentage of zirconium oxide than zircon sand from India. The composition of the zircon sand is crucial because it determines the characteristics of the zircon that can be formed from the metal. For example, zirconium copper with a high percentage of zirconium oxide will produce zircon with a high melting point and high corrosion resistance. The composition of the zircon sand is also essential in determining the extraction method of zircon from the ore for example, hafnium oxide-rich zircon copper is mined using hydrofluoric acid leaching. In general, the composition of zircon sand is an essential factor that affects the characteristics of zircon that can be produced from the ore and the methods that can be used to extract zircon from the ore.
Zircon ore composition varies slightly based on the source and what region of Nigeria it is collected. We encourage buyers to ask for a free sample for their composition analysis and evaluation of ready-to-ship material. Samples are free, but buyers should arrange to pick up a free piece with a courier service.

Zircon sand is a mineral composed mainly of Zirconium silicate (Zrsi04). We claim to be our customers Zircon sand suppliers, we offer the best price for our buyers and there are no middlemen involved as our buyers deals directly with our staffs.
PACKAGING AND DELIVERY- PACKAGING-: Sand port -: Lagos Apapa Port ,
Bags-: 50kg Nigeria bags, CONTAINER-: 20ft, Quantity {metric tons } 25MT- 30MT/Month.

Zircon sand

We are a regular supplier of australian, south african, indian, sri lankan, malaysian zircon sands to indian customers.
We keep a regular stock of around 200 mtons zircon sand. Also, we have agency contracts with top suppliers of the world for this product.



25kgs bags

Zircon sand is generally found in land of ancient coastlines,some of which can be found very far inland,where the heavier mineral sands formed hardened deposits.These deposits are typically mined via dry or wet(dredge)mining techniques.
Typical chemical analysis:
ZrO2+HfO2:65.5-66.5%
Fe2O3:0.04-0.07%
TIO2:0.15-0.19%
Al2O3:0.40-0.90%
P2O5:0.06-0.09%
SiO2(Total):32.2-33.2%
Free SiO2:0.25-0.45%
Physical Properties
Refractive Index:1.93-2.01
Specific Gravity:4.6-4.71g/cm3
Mohs Hardness:7.5+
Melting Point:2340-2550
Packing:30/40kgs pvc bags+1mt big bag
Main Applications
Foundry Ceramic Chemical Glass Refractory abrasive washing Cleaning Blasting and nuclear industry etc
Available Sizes:60-100mesh  80-120mesh  100-200mesh 200-325mesh 200mesh 325mesh 2000mesh

Zircon sand is a tetragonal system with a square pyramidal shape with a specific gravity of 4.6~4.71, a uniform Mohs hardness of 7-8, a refractive index of 1.93-2.01, and a melting point fluctuating within 2190~2420 °C depending on the impurities contained. It is a tetragonal system, often in the form of a well-developed cone-shaped small square cylinder, which is also irregularly granular. Sexually brittle, fractured shell-like. It is a high quality refractory material. It is symbiotic with ilmenite, rutile, monazite and xenotime in coastal sand, and is obtained after sorting by water separation, electric selection and magnetic separation.

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