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zircon

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Description

Zircon is a naturally occurring mineral composed of zirconium silicate (ZrSiO4). It is known for its high refractive index, which gives it a brilliant luster. Zircon is typically found in igneous and metamorphic rocks, and it can also be formed in hydrothermal environments. The mineral is commonly used as a gemstone and in industrial applications, such as ceramics, refractories, and nuclear reactors. Zircon is particularly important in geology because it can be used to date rocks and sediments. Its radioactive decay properties allow scientists to determine the age of geological formations. Additionally, zircon's chemical composition can provide insights into the conditions under which it formed. Zircon is also studied for its potential applications in electronics and other advanced technologies. The mineral's unique properties make it a promising material for the development of new and improved devices.'

zircon: RN given refers to Zr(+4)[1:1] salt; structure [Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), National Library of Medicine, extracted Dec-2023]

Cross-References

ID SourceID
PubMed CID61775
MeSH IDM0044905

Synonyms (56)

Synonym
14940-68-2
hyacinth
zirconium silicate
10101-52-7
zirconium(iv) silicate, nanopowder, <100 nm particle size (bet), 98.5% trace metals basis
zirconium(iv) silicate, -325 mesh
einecs 239-019-6
standard sf 200
zircon
zirconite
silicic acid, zirconium(4+) salt (1:1)
zirconium(iv) silicate (1:1)
a-pax 45m
zircosil 15
ultrox 500w
zircon (zr(sio4))
FT-0695365
einecs 233-252-7
excelopax
einecs 215-690-0
mz 1000b
silicic acid (h4sio4), zirconium(4+) salt (1:1)
zircosil 1
micro-pax
silicic acid, zirconium(4+) salt
unii-4sy8h89134
tam 418
4sy8h89134 ,
zirconium orthosilicate
micro-pax sp
zirconium orthosilicate (zrsio4)
silicon zirconium oxide (sizro4)
oscal 1224
silicic acid (h4sio4) zirconium(4+) salt (1:1)
zirconium silicon oxide (zrsio4)
zircosil
zircon 30my
micro-pax 20a
a-pax-sa
zirconium(iv) orthosilicate
zirconium silicon oxide
zircon flour 100
silicic acid, zirconium salt (1:1)
zirconium silicate [inci]
zirconium silicate [mi]
silicon zirconium oxide (zrsio4)
zirconium silicate [who-dd]
AKOS025243327
zirconium(iv) silicate
zirconium silicate, <2 micron powder
mfcd00085353
1344-21-4
zirconium(4+);silicate
zirconium silicate nanopowder
Q2342917
DTXSID60892246
[information is derived through text-mining from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Research

Studies (119)

TimeframeStudies, This Drug (%)All Drugs %
pre-19904 (3.36)18.7374
1990's16 (13.45)18.2507
2000's38 (31.93)29.6817
2010's50 (42.02)24.3611
2020's11 (9.24)2.80
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]

Market Indicators

Research Demand Index: 76.16

According to the monthly volume, diversity, and competition of internet searches for this compound, as well the volume and growth of publications, there is estimated to be very strong demand-to-supply ratio for research on this compound.

MetricThis Compound (vs All)
Research Demand Index76.16 (24.57)
Research Supply Index4.85 (2.92)
Research Growth Index5.18 (4.65)
Search Engine Demand Index188.93 (26.88)
Search Engine Supply Index2.89 (0.95)

This Compound (76.16)

All Compounds (24.57)

Study Types

Publication TypeThis drug (%)All Drugs (%)
Trials6 (4.96%)5.53%
Reviews2 (1.65%)6.00%
Case Studies1 (0.83%)4.05%
Observational0 (0.00%)0.25%
Other112 (92.56%)84.16%
[information is prepared from research data collected from National Library of Medicine (NLM), extracted Dec-2023]