These impurities are produced during the production process. They are mainly grouped into 4 categories.
1. Detrimental impurities like Fe2O3、TiO2 and Al2O3.
2. Basic harmless impurities like SiO2 and HfO2.
3. Trace alkali impurities like Na2O、K2O and P2O5.
4. Radioactive contaminants like Ra226, Th232 and K40.
Zirconium was discovered by Martin Heinrich Klaproth (Germany) in 1789, studying the mineral zircon (zirconium silicate); Klaproth obtained also the zirconium dioxide . The metal zirconium was separated in 1824 by Berzelius.
The name "zirconium" comes from the mineral zircon, which was named after the Arabic word "zarkun," meaning "cinnabar" or "vermilion." Zirconium was often found in association with this mineral, hence the name.
Zirconium is commonly found in the Earth's crust in the form of the mineral zircon. Zircon is a silicate mineral that typically exists in a solid state as a crystalline material.
Zirconium is primarily sourced from the mineral zircon (zirconium silicate) and is found in various types of igneous rocks. It is relatively abundant in the Earth's crust, with an average concentration of about 130 parts per million. It is also found in some minerals like baddeleyite and zirconolite.
Zirconium is not typically used in toothpaste. Ingredients commonly found in toothpaste include fluoride, abrasives (such as silica), and detergents (such as sodium lauryl sulfate). Zirconium compounds are more commonly used in certain dental materials like crowns and bridges.
Zirconium is typically found in compounds, such as zircon, zirconium silicate, and baddeleyite. These compounds are then processed to extract and purify zirconium metal for various industrial applications. Finding zirconium in its pure state is rare in nature.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
In mineralogy, an alvite is a silicate of hafnium, thorium and zirconium.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.
Zargûn in old Persian is gold colour; zirconium silicate as gemstone has sometimes this colour.