Arkelite is the main component of cubic zirconium.
Keyword:
ceramics
Keyword:
cubic zirconium
Citation of a publication:
Reference: Acta Crystallographica B 49
(1993) p403
Authors: Martin, U, Boysen, H, Frey, F
IUPAC name:
Zirconium oxide
Layman's explanation:
MH Klaproth, a German chemist, discovered Arkelite in 1789
after reacting zircon stones with alkali to produce a new oxide.
Arkelite, also called Zirconium oxide, has the lowest
thermal conductivity of all ceramic materials and therefore is used as high temperature refractory material, and for cutting blades. Zirconium oxide is also the main component in cubic zirconium. Zirconium oxide is found in a variety of environments, including
kimberlite, syenite and gabbro.
Lab name:
Common molecules
Sample provider:
Obtained from the Inorganic Crystal Structure Database
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