Description

Zirconium Nitrate (Zirconyl) is an inorganic salt of zirconium, commonly encountered as the pentahydrate. This compound is a versatile precursor material valued for its role in producing high-purity zirconium oxide (zirconia) and other advanced ceramic materials. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the catalyst, ceramic, and specialty chemical industries seeking a reliable source of zirconium for synthesis and surface treatment applications.

Application

• Ceramic Precursor: A key starting material in the sol-gel synthesis of high-purity zirconia (ZrO₂) powders and coatings for advanced ceramics and thermal barrier applications.
• Catalyst Manufacturing: Used in the preparation of zirconia-based catalysts and catalyst supports for petroleum refining and chemical synthesis processes.
• Surface Treatment: Employed in conversion coatings and as a cross-linking agent for textiles and polymers to impart specific functional properties.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a zirconium source in the laboratory and industrial-scale synthesis of other zirconium compounds and complexes.
• Glass & Pigment Additive: Utilized as an opacifier and colorant in specialty glass formulations and ceramic glazes.
• Water Treatment: Acts as a coagulant aid in certain water purification processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Nitrate (Zirconyl)
CAS No.	12372-57-5
Molecular Formula	ZrN₂O₇·xH₂O (commonly ZrO(NO₃)₂·5H₂O)
Molecular Weight	339.24 g/mol (for pentahydrate)
Synonyms	Zirconyl Nitrate; Nitric Acid, Zirconium(4+) Salt; Zirconium(IV) Oxynitrate; Zirconium Dinitrate Oxide; Zirconium Oxynitrate; Zirconium Nitrate Pentahydrate; Zirconium Nitrate Basic
EINECS	235-743-6

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Nitrate (Zirconyl) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and meets high-purity standards suitable for industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profiles, and physical specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept under dry conditions to prevent caking and decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents and organic compounds.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as ZrO₂)	≥ 35.0 %
Zirconium (Zr) Content	≥ 25.8 %
Nitrate (NO₃) Content	To match theoretical value
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.