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Casting Plant + Technology 03/97 The ZR-M zirconia coating developed by Büro für angewandte Mineralogie is based on the use of zirconium dioxide which, as opposed to the frequently used zirconium silicate, has considerably better stability and resistance to higher temperatures. The new material can be used as a release and protective coating on graphite and ceramic crucibles, on refractories as well as fibre ceramics. On account of this 98% content of ZrO2 during melting with reactive additives it forms an effective protective layer on channels, pemanent moulds and thermocouples. This ensures the production of clean castings and the cleanliness of melts, as for example noble metals for dentistry. The coating can be used in air or under vacuum up to 1900°C, on graphite up tpo 1500°C. The product is solvent-free and not subject to special regulations. 
 
from: Casting Plant and Technology International 13 (1997) 3

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