MODEL: OZ-PZirconium dioxide (ZrO2), sometimes known as zirconia (not to be confused with zircon), is a white crystalline oxide of zirconium. The most natural form, with a monoclinic crystalline structure, is the rare mineral baddeleyite. This form, also known as cubic zirconia, is synthesized in various colors for use as a gemstone and a simulated diamond. It is mainly used as white pigment in paint.Zircon is produced by calcining zirconium compounds, exploitation of its high thermal stability.Unlike TiO2, which includes octahedral Ti in all phases, zirconia consists of seven focal zirconium. This difference is attributed to the larger size of a parent Zr to Ti.Zirconia is relatively unreactive chemically. It is attacked by fluorine and alkalis. When heated with coal, he converted to zirconium carbide. When heated with carbon in the presence of chlorine, is converted into zirconium tetrachloride. This conversion is the basis for the purification of zirconium metal and is analogous to the Kroll process.Apart from baddeleyite, another natural form of ZrO2 is very rare mineral tazheranite cubic (Zr, Ti, Ca) O2 (and a questionable mineral arkelite). Read more:Zirconium Dioxide MODEL: OZ-P for sale
