Zircon, Zirconium, Zirconia - Similar Names, Different Materials (Paperback)

The constant confusion - an introduction - zircon - a common mineral - zircon - a real gemstone - in the service of geology - zircon sand - an important raw material - zirconium - a little known metal - hafnium - twin brother of zirconium - Zirconium materials and their application - Zirconium and the fuel element - Zirconium oxide - a versatile material - Natural zirconium oxide - Artificial zirconium oxide - The crystal world of zirconium oxide - Zirconium oxide materials - Zirconium oxide versus aluminum oxide - Ceramics such as steel - Zirconium oxide in technology.-Kitchen gadgets made from zirconium oxide.- Zirconium oxide and the lambda probe.- Zirconium oxide in dentistry.- Zirconia - a fake gemstone.- Two doppelgangers of the diamond.