Zirconium carbonate - for Electronics, Catalyst
Product Introduction
Zirconium carbonate is a white, basic zirconium salt and a key precursor to zirconium compounds used in electronics, catalysis and ceramics. It supports the production of capacitors, piezoelectric and dielectric devices, catalysts and catalyst supports, specialty glass and ceramics, and agricultural micronutrient products.
Product Overview
Zirconium carbonate is a basic zirconium salt used as a precursor in the production of various zirconium compounds. Downstream zirconium materials offer a high dielectric constant, temperature stability, ionic conductivity, acid/base catalytic properties, corrosion resistance and high melting points, and they can exist in multiple crystal forms. As a result, zirconium carbonate feeds the manufacture of electronic components such as capacitors and piezoelectric devices, catalysts and catalyst supports, specialty glasses and ceramics, and agricultural micronutrient and fertilizer products.
| Product name | Zirconium carbonate (basic zirconium carbonate) |
| Type | Inorganic zirconium precursor |
| Role | Precursor to a range of zirconium compounds |
| Key downstream properties | High dielectric constant, ionic conductivity, thermal stability and corrosion resistance |
Key Benefits
- Versatile precursor to many zirconium compounds
- Feeds dielectric and piezoelectric electronic materials
- Supports catalysts and catalyst support production
- Used in specialty glass and ceramics
- Supports agricultural micronutrient and fertilizer products
Applications
- Electronics — capacitors, piezoelectric devices, dielectric sensors and actuators, oxygen sensors and solid oxide fuel cells
- Catalysis — catalysts and catalyst supports for fine chemicals, petrochemicals and automotive emission control
- Specialty glass and ceramics — high-strength, wear- and thermal-shock-resistant materials for electronic packaging, optical devices and high-temperature components
- Agriculture — micronutrient sources, slow-release fertilizers and soil amendments
FAQ
Q: What is zirconium carbonate?
A: A basic zirconium salt used as a precursor for producing various zirconium compounds.
Q: What is it used for?
A: Electronic components, catalysts, specialty glass and ceramics, and agricultural products.
Q: Why is it used as a precursor?
A: It can be converted into zirconium compounds with high dielectric, catalytic and structural performance.
Q: What properties do downstream zirconium materials offer?
A: Temperature stability, ionic conductivity, corrosion resistance and high melting points.
