Zirconium Inoculant (Zirconoc) – Technical Data, Applications, Pricing & Ordering Guide

zirconium information (Chemical Composition & Specifications)

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Physical Properties

Available Grades

Applications & Industry Uses

Zirconium inoculant is widely applied across multiple metallurgical processes where graphite refinement, deoxidation, and improved melt behavior are required.

Industries & Use Cases:

• Steelmaking – enhances deoxidation efficiency and delays sigma-phase formation
• Foundry operations – improves melt fluidity and reduces slag formation
• Casting – stabilizes nucleation during rapid solidification
• Ductile iron production – controls graphite morphology for mechanical consistency
• Alloying additions – strengthens alloyed steels and improves homogeneity

Quality Assurance & Certifications

Our zirconium inoculant is manufactured under strict metallurgical quality standards:

• Third-party inspection (SGS or equivalent) available upon request
• Multi-step QC process from raw material selection to final packing
• Batch traceability and stable chemical conformity
• Visual inspection, granulometry checks, and melt-test evaluation
• High-durability packaging suitable for long-distance transport

Zirconium Inoculant Price

The price of zirconium inoculant can fluctuate due to global market trends and raw material availability. As of December 02, 2025, the international price of zirconium was approximately $3,200 per kilogram. 

Prices may vary depending on particle size, batch quantity, and purity of the inoculant. For accurate and up-to-date pricing tailored to your requirements, it is recommended to contact our sales team directly. 

Bulk orders and standard packaging in 25 kg bags inside 1-ton jumbo bags are available, ensuring both cost efficiency and convenience.

Zirconium Benefits

Zirconium inoculant provides multiple benefits in steelmaking, casting, and alloying processes:

• Improved fluidity of molten iron for more uniform casting.
• Oxidation control, reducing defects in ductile and grey cast irons.
• Enhanced graphite morphology, promoting refined and uniform microstructures.
• Rapid dissolution even at lower casting temperatures.
• High reliability and consistency, ensuring stable results across batches.
• Cost-effective alloying, offering one of the most economical sources of zirconium for foundries.

These advantages make zirconium inoculants suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, including steel alloys, cast iron, and specialty metallurgical products, while maintaining high quality, purity, and consistent supply for global operations.

Logistics & Delivery Options 

To support seamless global procurement, we offer flexible logistics arrangements:

• Port of loading: major international loading ports
• Delivery terms: FOB, CFR, CIF, EXW
• Lead times: typically 7–30 business days depending on order volume
• Packaging: 25-kg bags inside 1-ton jumbo bags
• Inspection: third-party inspection and buyer-appointed inspectors are welcome

Ordering & Payment Process 

• MOQ: typically one metric ton (flexible for trial orders)
  • Accepted payment methods: standard international trade methods
  • Order procedure:

1. Request a quotation
2. Receive technical datasheet & Proforma Invoice
3. Confirm payment or agreed payment terms
4. Dispatch, inspection, and loading
   • Complete transparency in documentation and export handling

Competitive Advantages (Why Choose Our Product?)

• • Stable and consistent quality supported by strict QC procedures
  • Reliable supply suitable for continuous steel and foundry operations
  • Verified chemical analysis (third-party inspection available upon request)

• Globally competitive pricing

• Secure and damage-free packaging for international shipments
• Fast delivery timelines supported by mature export processes

Our support & sales team is available around the clock.

Export Markets 

Our zirconium inoculant is supplied to buyers across:

• Foundries and steel mills in the Middle East
• Industrial customers in South Asia
• Long-term partners in selected European markets
• Global distributors serving metallurgical and casting industries