Description

Zirconium Oxalate is a high-purity inorganic salt of zirconium and oxalic acid, widely recognized for its role as a versatile precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its controlled decomposition properties make it a critical raw material for producing ultra-fine zirconium dioxide (zirconia) powders with tailored characteristics. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the ceramics, catalysis, and electronics industries seeking consistent quality and reliable performance in their processes.

Application

• Ceramic Precursor: Primary raw material for the synthesis of high-purity, nano-sized zirconia (ZrO₂) powders used in structural ceramics, thermal barrier coatings, and solid oxide fuel cells.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Serves as a precursor for zirconia-based catalysts and catalyst supports in petrochemical refining and organic synthesis due to its acidic and thermal stability properties.
• Specialty Glass & Optical Coatings: Used in the formulation of zirconia-doped glasses and thin-film coatings to enhance refractive index, hardness, and chemical durability.
• Electronics & Dielectrics: Employed in the production of multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other electronic components requiring high-k dielectric materials.
• Surface Treatment & Corrosion Inhibition: Acts as a component in conversion coatings and surface treatment solutions for metals like aluminum and steel.
• Research & Development: Key starting material in academic and industrial labs for developing new zirconium-containing compounds, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and nanocomposites.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zirconium Oxalate
CAS No.	14536-19-7
Molecular Formula	Zr(C₂O₄)₂ or C₄O₈Zr
Molecular Weight	267.23 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Zirconium(IV) Oxalate; Oxalic Acid, Zirconium Salt; Zirconium Oxalate Hydrate; Zirconyl Oxalate; Dicarbomethoxyzirconium; Zirconium Dioxalate; Zirconium Tetraoxalate
EINECS	238-571-4

Quality Control

Our Zirconium Oxalate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay (Zirconium content), impurity profiling via ICP-OES, and physical characterization to ensure it meets precise customer specifications and industry standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal limits, and other critical parameters 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). Keep away from strong acids, strong bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as ZrO₂)	≥ 40.0 %
Zirconium (Zr) Content	≥ 29.5 %
Oxalate Content	Balance
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.02 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Loss on Drying	Contact for details

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