Zircomet Ltd
ZIRCOMET is a global supplier of zirconium-based raw materials for advanced technologies
We supply advanced zirconium raw materials that enhance the performance and efficiency of new technologies, many of which are playing a key role in the clean energy transition.
Our focus is on developing and maintaining sustainable supply chains: adding value through raw materials sourcing, research and development, processing, local stock holding and distribution.
Products and services
Zirconium Chemicals for Catalysis
ZIRCOMET Ltd is a global supplier of zirconium based chemicals and oxides for advanced technologies. We have a range of reactive zirconium chemicals used in the production of inorganic and organic catalysts.
Due to their versatility, zirconium based catalysts have a wide range of uses in pollution control, automotive applications, chemical refining and hydrocarbon reforming.
Organic catalyst reactions catalyzed by zirconium include oxidation, amination, hydrogenation, isomerization, and pyrolysis.
Inorganic Redox reactions use zirconium as a catalyst due to the oxygen mobility on the zirconium oxide surface allowing for good redox properties, with thermal stability. Among solid oxide catalysts, zirconium oxide is claimed to be the only catalyst that has acidic, oxidizing and reducing properties.
Gas catalysis, such as the production of hydrogen gas for fuel cell applications uses a zirconium catalyst. The "water gas shift” reaction is where water and CO are combined to produce H2 and CO2.
ZIRCOMET has a range of acidic, basic and redox catalyst support materials. These include standard products and we are also able to supply products tailored to individual customer needs. The particle size, surface area, porosity and crystallinity of zirconium products can be modified to optimize the catalytic performance. Zirconium Catalyst Products
Zirconium Oxides
- Monoclinic Zirconium Oxides
- Doped Zirconium Oxides
- Zirconium Hydroxides
- Basic Materials
- Lithium Zirconate
- Acid Materials
- Sulphated Zirconium Hydroxide
- Zirconium Phosphate
- Zirconium Solutions
- Zirconium Nitrate
- Zirconium Acetate
- Zirconium Orthosulphate
- Organic Zirconate
- NPZ – tetra-n-propyl zirconate
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Zirconium Chemicals and Zirconium Oxides
ZIRCOMET offers a comprehensive range of zirconium chemicals and zirconium oxides used in technical ceramics, thermal barrier coatings, surface treatment, refractories and catalysis
Reactive Zirconium Chemicals
- Zirconium Oxychloride
- Zirconium Basic Sulphate
- Zirconium Basic Carbonate
- Zirconium Hydroxide
- Zirconium Acetate
- Zirconium Nitrate
Monoclinc Zirconium Oxides
- Fused Zirconium Oxide
- Chemical Zirconium Oxide
Doped Zirconium Oxides
- Yttria Stabilised Zirconia
- Magnesia Stabilised Zirconia
- Calcia Stabilised Zirconia