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ZIRCONIUM [23 records]

Record 1 2016-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
ZrO2
correct, formula, see observation
O2Zr
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

zirconium oxide: ... Occurs in nature as bad deleyite. Properties: Heavy white amorphous powder ... Derivation: By heating zirconium hydroxide or zirconium carbonate. ... Uses: (Unstabilized) Production of piezoelectric crystals; high-frequency induction coils; colored ceramic glazes; special glasses ...

OBS

Chemical formula: ZrO2 or O2Zr

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZrO2
correct, formula, see observation
O2Zr
correct, formula, see observation
CONT

Zircone. [...] Caractéristiques physiques : Poudre blanche, amorphe, lourde, inodore, insipide, cristaux monocliniques. [...] Usages : Thérapeutique [...], manchons à incandescence, pigment, peintures, encres d'imprimerie, abrasifs opacifiant (céramique) [...]

OBS

Formule chimique : ZrO2 ou O2Zr

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
ZrO2
correct, formula, see observation
O2Zr
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Óxido de circonio [...]

CONT

La circona es un polvo blanco refractario que funde a 2700 °C y que, aglomerado, raya el vidrio.

OBS

Fórmula química: ZrO2 ou O2Zr

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Record 2 2014-09-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Chemistry)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Chimie)

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
ZrCL4
formula, see observation
10026-11-6
CAS number
OBS

Properties: White, lustrous crystals. Soluble in alcohol; decomposes in water; ... Use: Source of the pure metal ..., analytical chemistry, water repellents for textiles, tanning agent, zirconium compounds, special catalysts of the Friedel-Crafts and Ziegler types.

OBS

Chemical formula: ZrCL4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZrCL4
formula, see observation
10026-11-6
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : ZrCL4

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
ZrK2F6
formula, see observation
16923-95-8
CAS number
OBS

Properties: White crystals, soluble in water (hot). ... Use: Grain refiner in magnesium and aluminum, welding fluxes, catalyst, optical glass.

OBS

Chemical formula: ZrK2F6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZrK2F6
formula, see observation
16923-95-8
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : ZrK2F6

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Zn[OC(CH3):CHCO(CH3)]4
formula, see observation
17501-44-9
CAS number
DEF

A colorless, crystalline tetrachelate; ... soluble in pyridine, acetone, benzene, and other organic solvents having some polarity; slightly soluble in water. ... Use: Crosslinking agent for polyol, polyester, and polylkyoxy resins; lubricant and grease additive; reagent; catalyst.

OBS

Chemical formula: Zn[OC(CH3):CHCO(CH3)]4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Zn[OC(CH3):CHCO(CH3)]4
formula, see observation
17501-44-9
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : Zn[OC(CH3):CHCO(CH3)]4

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-01-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
Zr(NH4)2F6
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

White crystals. Soluble in water.

OBS

Chemical formula: Zr(NH4)2F6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Zr(NH4)2F6
correct, formula, see observation
OBS

"zirconifluorure" : Nom générique des sels complexes de formule M2(ZrF6) (...). = fluozirconate.

OBS

"fluozirconate de potassium"; Syn. : "fluorure double de potassium et de zirconium".

OBS

Formule chimique : Zr(NH4)2F6

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
ZrH2
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

A flammable, gray-black powder; used in powder metallurgy and nuclear moderators, and as a reducing agent, vacuum-tube getter, and metal-foaming agent.

OBS

Chemical formula: ZrH2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZrH2
correct, formula, see observation
DEF

Poudre gris noir d'aspect métallique, soluble dans l'eau et à l'air, utilisée notamment comme agent réducteur, catalyseur d'hydrogénation, en métallurgie, pour l'absorption des gaz ainsi qu'en électronique et en énergie nucléaire.

OBS

Formule chimique : ZrH2

Spanish

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Record 8 - external organization data 2011-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Geochemistry
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Universal entry(ies)
DEF

A grey-white lustrous metal obtained from the ores baddleyite or zircon by a reduction process.

OBS

Symbol Zr. Atomic number 40. Atomic weight 91.22.

OBS

zirconium: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

PHR

Zirconium metal, powder, scrap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Géochimie
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

Métal blanc-gris que l'on rencontre essentiellement sous forme de zircon [et que l'on utilise] comme matériau de structure dans les réacteurs nucléaires en raison de sa bonne tenue aux températures élevées et de sa section efficace d'absorption de neutrons peu élevée.

OBS

Élément de numéro atomique 40; masse atomique 91,22.

OBS

zirconium : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Geoquímica
  • Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Elemento de número atómico 40. Metal. Sólido cristalino grisáceo y brillante. Soluble en ácidos calientes y muy concentrados; insoluble en agua y ácidos fríos. Resistente a la corrosión. Poco tóxico. Inflamable y explosivo como polvo.

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Record 9 2007-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

Don't know what you're looking for as an antiperspirant ingredient? ... aluminum chloride and aluminum chlorohydrate ... can be irritating to the skin, cause acne and aggravate razor burn. The newest generation ingredient, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex glycine, is much better tolerated by the skin and less likely to cause irritation or acne.

OBS

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" rather than "aluminum."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 10 2007-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" rather than "aluminum."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
CONT

[...] j'utilise un déodorant en gel [...] qui contient de l'octanchlorohexhydrate [sic : octachlorohexhydrate] d'aluminium et de zirconium avec glycine.

Spanish

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Record 11 2004-01-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Environment

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Environnement

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medio ambiente
OBS

Sólido cristalino blanco, higroscópico, soluble en agua y alcohol. Inflamable y explosivo en contacto con materias orgánicas; fuerte oxidante.

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Record 12 - external organization data 2002-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nonferrous Metals and Alloys - Various
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Zirconium metal and alloys in the form of tubes or assemblies of tubes, especially designed or prepared for use in a nuclear reactor and in which the relation of hafnium to zirconium is less than 1:500 parts by weight.

OBS

Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métaux et alliages non ferreux divers
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Zirconium métallique et alliages à base de zirconium, sous forme de tubes ou d'assemblages de tubes, spécialement conçus ou préparés pour être utilisés dans un réacteur nucléaire, et dans lesquels le rapport hafnium/zirconium est inférieur à 1:500 parties en poids.

OBS

Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire.

Spanish

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Record 13 - external organization data 2002-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

Zirconium tubes. Zirconium metal and alloys in the form of tubes or assemblies of tubes, especially designed or prepared for use in a nuclear reactor and in which the relation of hafnium to zirconium is less than 1:500 parts by weight.

OBS

Regulation cited: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Import and Export Control Regulations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Tubes de zirconium. Zirconium métallique et alliages à base de zirconium, sous forme de tubes ou d'assemblages de tubes, spécialement conçus ou préparés pour être utilisés dans un réacteur nucléaire, et dans lesquels le rapport hafnium/zirconium est inférieur à 1:500 parties en poids.

OBS

Règlement cité : Règlement sur le contrôle de l'importation et de l'exportation aux fins de la non-prolifération nucléaire.

Spanish

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Record 14 2001-09-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Geochemistry
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

zircon : Zirconium silicate, named by A.G. Werner in 1783.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Géochimie
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 15 1997-09-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metallurgy - General
CONT

Zirconium forms intermetallic compounds with most metallic elements, and only a limited number of alloys have been developed. For nuclear service, it is desirable to have zirconium alloys with improve strength and corrosion resistance in high-temperature water or steam.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie générale

Spanish

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Record 16 1993-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 17 1993-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 18 1993-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 19 1993-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
OBS

The source code CAN.GAZ.-II-1988-122-2 corresponds to the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
OBS

La source CAN.GAZ.-II-1988-122-2 constitue la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux.

Spanish

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Record 20 1986-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Micrographics
DEF

a special, high-intensity point source lamp frequently used because of its low emanation of long (heat) wavelength light and its concentrated source.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Micrographie
DEF

lampe spéciale de haute intensité lumineuse mais émettant relativement peu de chaleur.

Spanish

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Record 21 1982-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Copper and Copper Alloys (Metallurgy)
OBS

Copper No. C15000, containing zirconium as the principal alloying element, normally in the range of 0.1 to 0.2%.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cuivre et alliages du cuivre (Métallurgie)
OBS

Cuivre no C15000, dont le principal élément d'addition est le zirconium, d'une teneur habituelle de 0,1 % à 0,2 %.

Spanish

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Record 22 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

EU 302m

Spanish

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Record 23 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

EU 302n

Spanish

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