ZrO 2 is a versatile heterogeneous catalyst due to its good stability, unique surface
properties and by the existence of acidic/basic and oxidising/reducing properties. To explore …

The effect of zirconia polymorphs on the structural, physical, and mechanical properties of
zirconia composites reinforced with various contents alumina was studied. The zirconia …

Zirconia is widely used in industry as it exhibits high strength and amazing properties.
However, pure zirconia powder is often unstable to be used in high temperature applications …

Main resource of zirconia is the mineral zircon which occurs in beach sand and placer
deposits. Alkali fusion and thermal plasma dissociation are the frequently adopted …

Water treatment sludge (WTS) is a by-product produced in the process of water treatment
plants (WTP). It is estimated that an ordinary WTP produces over 10,000 tonnes of WTS per …

Particle size analysis of synthesized Al 2 O 3 by dissolution and alkali fusion-coprecipitation
methods has been conducted. The formation of nano-or microparticles can be synthesized …

The purpose of this research was to analyze the effect of caustic fusion temperature on the
size, and impurity of Nano-zircon produced from zircon sand. Caustic fusion of zircon sand …

Alkali decomposition with NaOH is the most commonly used method for extraction of
zirconium from zircon mineral. This process includes alkali fusion, water leaching and acid …