EXTRACTION OF REFRACTORY METALS FROM THEIR HALIDES
S>An apparatus is designed for producing Zr and other refractory metals by reduction of their halides with a metal such as Mg. The apparatus is simple to operate and contains safety provisions for controlling the temperature of the reaction and thus assuring maximum purity of the product. The apparatus comprises a furnace chamber, a horizontally disposed retort mounted in the chamber, and a heat insulating partition dividing the space in the retort into horizontally spaced zones. In operation of the apparatus, the refractory metal halide is vaporized in one zone and passed to the other zone to react with Mg. The reaction temperature is controlled by various means, including furnace cooling, condensation of refractory metal halide vapors, etc. (D.L.C.)
- Research Organization:
- Originating Research Org. not identified
- NSA Number:
- NSA-18-012569
- OSTI ID:
- 4113808
- Report Number(s):
- GB 948659
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Language:
- English
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