Artificial quartz stone is a new type of decorative material made by mixing more than 90% of natural quartz crystals with additives such as resin and pigments. It has high hardness, corrosion resistance, and permeability resistance, and is widely used in kitchen countertops, walls, floors, and other scenarios. The following are its core characteristics and industry status:

1、 Main characteristics

Physical performance

Mohs hardness of 5-7, better wear resistance than natural marble

Density of 2.3g/cm ³, dense structure without pores, water absorption rate of only 0.03%

Resistant to high temperatures (300 ℃) and burns, suitable for kitchen countertops

Environmental friendliness

Certified by NSF, it can directly come into contact with food without heavy metal contamination

Some products comply with the environmental protection standard GB 18582-2020 (VOC ≤ 80g/L)

2、 Production process

Molding process: negative pressure vacuum+high-frequency vibration compression, high-temperature curing (temperature adjusted according to the type of curing agent)

Surface treatment: More than 30 polishing processes are required using equipment such as polishing machines to ensure glossiness

3、 Application scenarios

Scene advantages

Kitchen countertops are resistant to oil stains, easy to clean, and will not fade after long-term use

The laboratory countertop is resistant to acid and alkali corrosion and meets hygiene standards

Commercial spaces with high wear resistance are suitable for areas with high foot traffic, such as hotel lobbies

4、 Industry Status

Top Enterprises

Enterprises such as Zhongqi New Materials (listed on the A-share market) and Zhongxun dominate the market, with an annual production capacity of over 700000 square meters

In 2024, Zhongqi New Materials achieved a revenue of 532 million yuan and a net profit of 30.51 million yuan

Price range

Customized cabinet countertop: 980-4131 yuan/linear meter (thickness over 1.5cm)

Engineering board: 24.32-480 yuan/㎡ (wholesale price)

5、 Purchase suggestions

Identification method:

The texture is cold (close to natural stone) and the hardness is high (Mohs 7)

There are no pores on the surface, and the drip test is non permeable

Avoiding pitfalls: Beware of low-priced and low-quality products (such as VOC exceeding standards or quartz content less than 80%)