Project Report On ZIRCONIUM SILICATE POWDER
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EIRI Board of Consultants and PublishersZIRCONIUM SILICATE POWDER
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INTRODUCTION
Zircon as (zirconium silicate) (ZrSi4) occurs as an accessory mineral in silica-rich
igneous rocks, particularly granite, nepheline, Dyenite and pegmatic and also in
metamorphic and sedimentary rocks, zircon is rarely found in the rocks is
economically mineable concentration, weathering and erosion of these rocks frees
the zircon grains and the combined action of rivers, seas and wind concentrate the
heavier minerals by natural gravitation processes in place deposits, deltan and
ocean beaches. as an ore, zircon is recovered from unconsolidated sands in beach
deposits. Large heavy mineral sands deposits are being extensively mined. Some
zircon is obtained from the processing of Athabasca tar sands.
These heavy mineral sands deposits are mined to obtain the titanium minerals
rutile, leucoxene and ilmenite to supply the titanium metal and titanium oxide
pigment industries. Depending on the deposits composition and current market
pricing, zircon and other minerals and viable byproducts. Australia and south
Africa are major zircon exporters.
Zirconium Silicate (Zircon) (Zr SiO4 or ZrO2-SiO2) Occurs in nature as the
mineral zircon.
A natural Zirconium silicate represents 60-70% of all Zirconium used. Other,
more complex silicates are also found in nature.
Zirconium silicate (zircon) may be brown,grey,red or even colourless in
appearance.
Zirconium Silicate is quite in at and is resistant to acids, aqua regia and cold
alkali solutions.
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Zirconium Silicate coustitutes itself as an eminent refractory in glass and
steel industries.
In foundries as a basic mould material, the high thermal conductinty of zircon
gives higher cooling rates than other mould materials.
Zircon`s high melting point, low co-efficient of thermal expansion, and
chemical stability make it the preferred mould facing, particularly in precision
casting.
Alloyed A2 (alumina-zirconia) abrasives are made from 60-90% alumina-
zirconia grains produced by fusing alumina with baddelcyite, or Zirconium
derived from zircon, in elective are furnaces. The addition of Zirconia toughens
the alumina, reducing its brittleness.
The abrasives have particular application in the grinding of steel and steel alloys
because of high strengh, hardness, and surface crystal sharpness, resulting in
fast grinding and long wheel life.
Zircon is added to glass for television tubes because of its x-ray absorption
properties and its ability to toughen the glass.
Need to procure Licence While Collecting Sand While collecting the sand from
the river side, it is essential to procure the licence from the Ministry of
Environment.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
USES & APPLICATIONS
PROPERTIES & CHARACTERISTICS OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE (ZIRCON)
PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
ZIRCONIUM SILICATE PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN CERAMIC INDUSTRY,
WHICH CAN BE LISTED AS FOLLOW:
PROPERTIES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF RAW MATERIALS USED
ZIRCONIUM OXIDE
GRADES OF ZIRCONIA
SILICA (SILICON DIOXIDE SIO2).
GRADES OF SILICA
B.I.S. SPECIFICATION
MARKET SURVEY
THE MAJOR PLAYERS
MARKET OVERVIEW OF ZIROCONIUM
PRODUCTION OF ZIROCONIUM SILICATE POWDER
MANUFACTURE OF ZIRCON SAND
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE FROM MINERAL SAND
ZIRCON SAND)
DETAILED MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ZIRCONIUM
SILICATE FROM MINERAL SAND (ZIRCON SAND)
VIBRATORY MILLS (VIBRO MILL)
OTHER CHARACTERISTICS OF VIBRO MILL ARE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING
TABLE CHARACTERISTICS OF SWECO VIBRATORY MILLS
PERFORMANCE
GRINDING MEDIA
WET GRINDING
DRYING (IN FLUIDIZED BED DRYERS)
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GRINDING
MICROPULVERIZING
MICRO-PULVERIZER
PROCESS FLOW DIAFRAM FOR THE MFG OR ZERCONIUM SILICATE FROM
INERAL SAND
MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE FROM ZIRCONIA
CRUSHING & GRINDING
MIXING OF PULVERIZED ZIRCONIA AND SILICAS FOR AN INTIMATE MIX
HEATING IN AN ELECTRIC FURNANCE
COOLING
PULVERIZING FOR FINE POWDER OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
SIEVING
QUALITY CHECK-UP
PACKAGING
MARKING
TESTING
CLAY CONTENT
MOISTURE CONTENT
GRAIN FINENESS
COMPARATIVE SIEVE DESIGNATIONS OF IS, BS, AND ASTM TEST SIEVES
PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
(ZIRCON)
METHODS OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF ZIRCON SAND
SCOPE
DETERMINATION OF LOSS ON IGNITION
CALCULATION
RAW MATERIAL CALCULATIONS
PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
THE EVALUATE OF THE ZIRCONIUM SILICATE POWDER
RECOVERY OF ZIRCONIA FROM ZIRCON SANDS
THERMAL DISSOCIATION
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DECOMPOSITION BY FUSION
FUSION WITH SODIUM HYDROXIDE
FUSION WITH SODIUM CARBONATE
FUSION WITH CALCIUM OXIDE AND MAGNESIUM OXIDE
FUSION WITH POTASSIUM FLUOROSILICATE
FUSION WITH CALCIUM CARBONATE (OR LIME)
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET OF ZIRCONIUM SILICATE
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
LABEL ELEMENTS
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
FIRST AID MEASURES
FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
HANDLING AND STORAGE
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
SUPPLIERS OF RAW MATERIALS
SUPPLIERS OF PLANT AND MACHINERY
SUPPLIERS OF JAW CRUSHER
SUPPLIERS OF BALL MILL
SUPPLIERS OF DRYERS
SUPPLIERS OF VIBRATORY SCREEN
SUPPLIERS OF MAGNETIC SEPARATORS
SUPPLIERS OF MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENTS
INSTRUMENTATION & PROCESS CONTROL EQUIPMENTS
SUPPLIERS OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS
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APPENDIX – A:
01. PLANT ECONOMICS
02. LAND & BUILDING
03. PLANT AND MACHINERY
04. OTHER FIXED ASSESTS
05. FIXED CAPITAL
06. RAW MATERIAL
07. SALARY AND WAGES
08. UTILITIES AND OVERHEADS
09. TOTAL WORKING CAPITAL
10. TOTAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
11. COST OF PRODUCTION
12. TURN OVER/ANNUM
13. BREAK EVEN POINT
14. RESOURCES FOR FINANCE
15. INSTALMENT PAYABLE IN 5 YEARS
16. DEPRECIATION CHART FOR 5 YEARS
17. PROFIT ANALYSIS FOR 5 YEARS
18. PROJECTED BALANCE SHEET FOR (5 YEARS)
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COST ESTIMATION
Plant Capacity 25 Ton/Day
Land & Building (10,000 sq.mt.) Rented
Plant & Machinery US$ 6 Lac
Working Capital for 3 Months US$ 9.47 Lac
Total Capital Investment US$ 23.02 Lac
Rate of Return 34%
Break Even Point 54%
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