Zirconium chemicals

Luxfer MEL Technologies stands alone as a pioneer in many zirconium technologies – delivering over 70 years of proven expertise to global markets, providing world-class solutions backed by extensive manufacturing capabilities and a focused R&D team that continues to drive innovation in clean energy technologies and sustainable applications.

Zirconium chemicals

Luxfer MEL Technologies stands alone as a pioneer in many zirconium technologies – delivering over 70 years of proven expertise to global markets, providing world-class solutions backed by extensive manufacturing capabilities and a focused R&D team that continues to drive innovation in clean energy technologies and sustainable applications.

Zirconium specialists

As the zirconium specialists with a unique supply chain spanning from mineral to end products, we provide reassurance through consistent quality across all manufacturing facilities—supplying value-added, high-performance products and providing the technical expertise to tailor solutions precisely to customer requirements.

Our legacy customers rely on us not just for reliable and secure supply chain performance, but for the accessibility and responsiveness that puts expert answers just a phone call away, ensuring they feel listened to and supported throughout their entire customer journey.

With a proven track record in developing new technologies, adaptable manufacturing that flexes to meet diverse needs, and a solutions-driven approach that adds tangible value to operations, Luxfer MEL Technologies delivers the innovation, consistency, and technical authority that makes us the trusted choice for industries requiring superior zirconium performance.

When you partner with us, you’re connecting with world-class experts who understand your challenges intimately, provide sustainable supply chain solutions, and deliver the quality reassurance that comes from over seven decades of proven reliability and cutting-edge innovation in zirconium technology.

Zirconium markets

Industrial catalysis

Zirconia possesses a remarkable set of properties that make it a versatile catalyst.

Electronics

Zirconium oxides for sensors, capacitors, and solid-state batteries.

Green energy

Zirconia in green energy applications, allowing our partners to achieve their net-zero strategies.

Medical

Advancing healthcare solutions with tailored materials.

Sorption

We manufacture a range of zirconium-based hydroxides with unique and versatile sorption.

Solutions

Soluble zirconium salts with differing counter ions for a wide range of applications.

Zirconium products

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Bacote® Series

Bacote® 20 enhances paper strength by crosslinking with binders

E15

Monoclinic zirconias for electrical and electronic applications

E101

Our high-purity monoclinic zirconias deliver precision for demanding applications

GL10

High purity monoclinic zirconias suitable for use in a variety of applications

MELcat®

The MELcat® series covers a wide range of products for a variety of catalytic operations

MELox® RMZ

High-performance zirconium oxides for precise chemical and physical control

MELox® YSZ

High performance, high purity zirconium oxides suitable for demanding applications

MELsorb® Series

We supply doped and undoped zirconium hydroxides for sorption applications

MELsperse™ Series

MELsperse™ offers perfect starting materials to produce nano grainsized ceramic articles

Traditional zirconium oxides

High-performance zirconium oxides for precise chemical and physical control

Zirmel® Series

An ammonia-free crosslinker that strengthens coated papers and offset printing

Reactive chemicals

Zirconium coatings and reactives can be used across a wide range of applications

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Sarka Jeremic

Director of Growth, Zirconium

Sarka leads Luxfer’s global team of commercial professionals, identifying and partnering with customers seeking to benefit from unique properties of Luxfer’s Zirconium chemicals. She has worked for Luxfer in the sales arena of high performance materials for over 20 years, 7 of which have been at the Zirconium part of the business. Sarka’s team covers wide range of markets including defense, healthcare, automovie, electronics.