Zirconium is a ductile grayish-white metallic element naturally occurring only in combined form (chiefly in zircon). At indoor temperature zirconium is solid. Given the high corrosion resistance it is widely used in alloys production. Zirconium is commonly utilized in water-cooled nuclear reactors and acts as an essential ingredient in the ceramics industry (glazes, refractories, foundry molds, enamels, abrasive grits, etc.).
The world market for zirconium is expected to override 2.5 million tonnes by 2017. The ceramic tiles industry’s growth, enhancing demand from Asian-Pacific markets and achievements in the nuclear power sector are among key factors propelling the market growth. Major market representatives include Exxaro Resources Ltd., Luxfer Group, Tosoh Corp., Richards Bay Minerals, Rio Tinto Plc, Namakwa Sands Ltd. and Wah Chang, among others.
Unique data on the zirconium market are of easy access in the research reports under this MarketPublishers’ catalogue. Consumption/demand statistics, foreign trade dynamics and price fluctuations are covered in the reports. The researches also examine key factors restraining and driving the market. The reports not only offer insightful overviews of the actual market situation but also present future forecasts for the zirconium market.
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