Zirconium(IV) oxide
ALDRICH/544760 - nanopowder, <100 nm particle size (TEM)
Synonym: Nano zirconium oxide; Zirconium dioxide; Zirconium(IV) oxide; ZrO2 nanoparticles; Zirconia
CAS Number: 1314-23-4
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): O2Zr
Molecular Weight: 123.22
EC Number: 215-227-2
MDL Number: MFCD00011310
Linear Formula: ZrO2
Product Type: Chemical
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| bp | 5000 °C (lit.) |
| density | 5.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| form | nanopowder |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Catalysis Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/2O.Zr |
| InChI key | MCMNRKCIXSYSNV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 2700 °C (lit.) |
| particle size | <100 nm (TEM) |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| reaction suitability | reagent type: catalyst core: zirconium |
| SMILES string | O=[Zr]=O |
| surface area | ≥25 m2/g |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Application: | ZrO2 can be used as a filler material on PMMA which can further be used as a high strength denture base material. It can also be used as a composite based metallic coating that can improve the overall mechanical properties of the substrate. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. Zirconium(IV) oxide is a sustainable catalyst valued for its high thermal stability and eco-friendly nature. It efficiently promotes green chemical reactions such as hydrogenation and oxidation with high selectivity, enabling cleaner processes that reduce waste and energy consumption, thus supporting environmentally responsible industrial applications. Click here  for more information. |
| General description: | Zirconium(IV) oxide (ZrO2) which is also known as zirconia is a ceramic nanoparticle that can be used as a nano-filler. It can be incorporated in a variety of polymer and metal composites to improve the thermo-mechanical properties of the base material. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in poly bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | nwg |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| bp | 5000 °C (lit.) |
| mp | 2700 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 5.89 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |