Ziron Sand、 Zirconium Silicate 、ZrSiO4

Purity	55%-66%
Density	4.6-4.71 g/cm³
Bulk density	2.6-2.8 g/cm³
Shape	Sand/Powder
Size	100mesh, 200mesh
Packing	Bulk shipment or 1000/1250kgs bags
Quality	2000mts/month
Origin	China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Australia, Thailand
Note	Export & Import

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Natural Zircon Sand Supplier

YFTDSS supplies zircon sand (zirconium silicate, ZrSiO₄, CAS 14940-68-2) for industrial applications including foundry casting, ceramic production, refractory materials, glass manufacturing and zirconium chemical production.

Zircon sand is a naturally occurring mineral with high zirconium oxide content, excellent thermal stability, low thermal expansion and strong chemical resistance. It is widely used as a high-performance raw material where dimensional accuracy, heat resistance and corrosion resistance are required.

Our zircon sand is available in different grades, particle sizes and packaging options according to customer application requirements.

Item	Typical Value
ZrO₂ + HfO₂	≥65%
SiO₂	32%-33%
Fe₂O₃	≤0.1%-0.2%
TiO₂	≤0.15%-0.5%

Zircon Sand Grades

Different zircon sand grades are selected according to final application requirements.

Foundry Grade Zircon Sand

Foundry grade zircon sand is widely used in casting because of:

Low thermal expansion
High melting point
Excellent dimensional stability
Low metal penetration
Good surface finish of castings

Applications

Investment casting
Precision casting
Foundry molding sand
Core sand
Foundry coating

Parameters

Item	Specification
ZrO₂ + HfO₂	≥65%
Specific Gravity	4.6-4.8 g/cm³
Particle size	60-200 mesh

Ceramic Grade Zircon Sand

Zircon sand is widely used in ceramic manufacturing as an opacifier and functional additive.

It helps improve:

Whiteness
Opacity
Chemical resistance
Surface quality

Applications

Ceramic tiles
Sanitary ware
Ceramic glaze
Tableware
Ceramic frits

Refractory Grade Zircon Sand

Zircon sand has excellent resistance to high temperature and chemical corrosion, making it suitable for refractory applications.

Applications

Refractory bricks
Furnace lining materials
Castables
High-temperature industrial equipment

Key Advantages

High melting point
Low thermal expansion
Good chemical stability
Resistance to molten metal corrosion

Zircon Sand Selection Guide

Choose Zircon Sand Based on Application

Application	Recommended Grade	Key Requirement
Investment Casting	Foundry Grade	Fine particle size, low expansion
Steel Casting	Foundry Grade	Thermal stability, corrosion resistance
Ceramic Glaze	Ceramic Grade	High ZrO₂ content, whiteness
Refractory Production	Refractory Grade	High temperature resistance
Glass Manufacturing	High Purity Zircon Sand	Low impurities

Particle Size Options

Zircon sand can be supplied in different particle sizes according to application requirements.

Particle Size	Application
60 Mesh	Foundry applications
80 Mesh	General casting
100 Mesh	Ceramic and casting
200 Mesh	Fine applications
Customized Size	Available upon request

Customized Zircon Sand Supply

YFTDSS provides customized zircon sand solutions according to customer requirements.

Customization options include:

Chemical composition adjustment
Particle size customization
Packaging customization
Grade selection according to application
COA
Particle size analysis
Technical data sheet

FAQ

What is zircon sand?

Zircon sand is a natural zirconium silicate mineral with the chemical formula ZrSiO₄. It is widely used in foundry, ceramic and refractory industries.

What is the difference between zircon sand and zirconium silicate?

Zircon sand refers to natural zircon mineral in granular form, while zirconium silicate can also refer to processed zircon products used in ceramic and industrial applications.