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China and India are the leading exporters of zirconium silicate, accounting for the majority of global supply, while the United States, Germany, and South Korea are the largest importers, driven by ceramics and refractories manufacturing. Zirconium silicate prices have remained relatively stable amid steady demand from industrial end-users. Exports from India have grown steadily since 2022, narrowing the gap with China’s dominance, while U.S. imports have shown modest year-on-year growth despite flat global trade volume.
Zirconium silicate is a white, crystalline, odorless, and non-volatile solid that is insoluble in water and most common acids. It is an inorganic compound classified as a metal silicate, specifically the naturally occurring mineral zircon (ZrSiO₄), often refined to high purity for industrial use. It serves primarily as a raw material and functional additive rather than a chemical intermediate, with key applications in ceramic glazes, refractories, and abrasives due to its high melting point (~2550 °C) and thermal stability. It is widely employed in the ceramics industry for opacification and viscosity control in glazes, and in foundry sands for mold coatings requiring dimensional stability at elevated temperatures.
Zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4) is one form of the mineral whose crystals when polished areknown as cubic zircons, which resemble diamond gemstones.
grey powder
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals. See more about what is Zirconium Silicate and Zirconium Silicate SDS information.
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