Zircon Applications

Around 80% of zircon mined is used as mined or milled to a finer size range for application in refractories, foundry (investment casting), glass and ceramics. 50% is used in tile and sanitary ware.

A further 20% is converted to added value chemicals, fused and chemical zirconium oxides and zirconium metal. 

Illustration of processes and applications of zircon:-