Due to its good thermal shock resistance, low thermal expansion and good non-wetting property zircon is used as foundry sand and as refractory filler in foundry coatings and washes.
Zircon shows a small reactivity against many metal melts.
See next page for chemical data of zircon . However, no guarantee of their accuracy is given. Therefore, purchasers shall make their own tests to determine suitability for their use. However the user must take the necessary precautions appropriate for products containing chemicals. This description does not imply the absence of any patents, the responsibility whatsoever solely rests with the user.