Luxfer MEL Technologies products

At MEL Chemicals we have a range of zirconium hydroxides available. These zirconium hydroxides are all amorphous but will crystallise as zirconium oxide at calcination temperatures in excess of 350°C (static air).

MEL Chemicals are able to tailor make our zirconium hydroxides to customer requirements. We are able to dope with a range of elements to alter surface, bulk, chemical and physical characteristics. At MEL Chemicals we have developed a range of proprietary processes for producing doped zirconium hydroxides, the most common dopants being Ce, La, Y, Nd, Pr, Ti, Al, Si, S and W hydroxides and oxides. We also have experience doping with hydroxides and oxides of Fe, Cu, Mg, Mn, Na, Li, Sn and many more.

MEL Chemicals produce a variety of doped zirconium oxides for a range of applications. Details of our standard grades can be found in our Ceramics Brochure. MEL Chemicals MELox doped zirconium oxides are dense powders of high chemical purity, which are manufactured by the calcination of chemically precipitated intermediates. The introduction of dopants via a chemical processing route ensures a homogeneous distribution and enhanced ceramic properties. MEL carefully controls every stage of the manufacturing process and can customise materials to your particular requirements.

The MELox range of zirconium oxides are dense, white powders of high chemical purity, which are manufactured by the calcination of chemically precipitated intermediates. Our considerable experience and commitment to develop products for industry has led to the current range of zirconia powders. The various grades have been designed to meet the demands of specific applications and to enhance the properties of our customers’ products.

MEL has developed a range of dispersions for multiple applications. Dispersions have a huge potential across a wide range of applications and industries. MEL has developed aqueous colloidal dispersions of nanosized doped and undoped zirconia powders for ceramic and catalyst applications.

MEL Chemicals supply a range of zirconium based reactive chemicals. Suitable for various applications including adhesives, antiperspirants, printing inks, crosslinkers, paints, pigment coating, metal treatment, waterproofing and flameproofing. MEL Chemicals supplies the Bacote, Zirmel, Zircross & XL ranges of crosslinkers. formaldehyde-free insolubiliser, for pigmented paper and board coatings; offering unparalleled quality and consistency.

ISOLUX is an environmentally safe, highly efficient inorganic adsorption system for the removal of heavy metals and other contaminants from drinking water and process water streams. ISOLUX Media is MEL Chemicals´ patented free-flowing powder designed specifically to decrease the concentration of arsenic (V) ions in drinking water applications. his zirconium based media offers unmatched adsorption performance for both arsenic (III) and arsenic (V) ions in addition to other species.

Luxfer MEL Technologies’ lightweight magnesium extrusion alloys combine weight saving and high mechanical strength to provide a versatile material for use in aircraft interior applications leading to improved customer experience, better fuel efficiency and increased range

The field of Autocatalysis is very much legislation driven and this varies significantly dependent upon geographical location. This results in the need for advanced materials to meet the performance requirements, particularly after accelerated ageing cycles.

Luxfer MEL Technologies monoclinic zirconias are high performance, high purity zirconium oxides suitable for use in a variety of applications where a high level of control of chemical and physical properties is needed.