Zirconium dichloride oxide is utilized as a precursor to prepare other zirconium compounds. It is employed in acid dyes, pigment toners and antiperspirants. It finds application as a rubber additive and a fiber treatment agent. It is also used in paint drying, refractories, ceramics and glaze.
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Applications
Zirconium dichloride oxide is utilized as a precursor to prepare other zirconium compounds. It is employed in acid dyes, pigment toners and antiperspirants. It finds application as a rubber additive and a fiber treatment agent. It is also used in paint drying, refractories, ceramics and glaze.
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol.
Notes
Hygroscopic, moisture sensitive and incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Hu, Q.; Hu, W.; Kong, J.; Zhang, X. Ultrasensitive electrochemical DNA biosensor by exploiting hematin as efficient biomimetic catalyst toward in situmetallization. Biosens. Bioelectron. 2015, 63, 269-275.
- Yan, X.; Lu, N.; Fan, B.; Bao, J.; Pan, D.; Wang, M.; Li, R. Synthesis of mesoporous and tetragonal zirconia with inherited morphology from metal-organic frameworks. CrystEngComm. 2015, 17 (33), 6426-6433.