Zirconium's distinctive properties make it a popular choice for fusions and fluxes in analytical chemistry and chemical processing.

These low form Zirconium crucibles are highly resistant to corrosion, and do not require handling with platinum tipped tongs. They can be cleaned with most common agents (except hydrofluoric acid), and suffer little to no attack or oxidation. Zirconium crucibles are resistant to melts of alkali carbonates, hydroxides, peroxides, borates, nitrate chlorides, and some fluorides. This construction virtually eliminates the problem of sample contamination. Lids are available upon request.