Zirconium dioxide

Zirconium dioxide (CAS 1314-23-4), commercially known as zirconia, is a high-performance inorganic oxide.

Where is Zirconium dioxide used?

• Coatings and sealants: crosslinking agent and surface hardener, improving scratch resistance and adhesion durability in architectural and industrial finishes
• Personal care: active odor-control and sweat-inhibiting material in antiperspirant and deodorant products
• Printing and packaging: enhances abrasion resistance and gloss retention of surface coatings on paper and board substrates
• Adhesives and elastomers: zirconia-based additives improve thermal stability and bonding performance in high-stress applications
• It functions as a hardening agent, opacifier, and surface modifier in industrial formulations.

Commercial specifications

• White powder in varying particle sizes, including nanoscale and micronized grades
• Purity levels typically range from 99% upward for high-specification applications
• Stabilized forms, including yttria-stabilized and magnesia-stabilized variants