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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE SEPARATION OF ZIRCONIUM AND HAFNIUM COMPOUNDS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4190487

A fractional distillation method is given for separating Zr from Hf and purifying Zr. In an example a column of stainless steel coils or ceramic saddles is used, and a protective Ar atmosphere fills the apparatus and produces a pressure of 19,400 mm Hg. The temperature is carefully controlled at certain points in the apparatus. A performance of 30 theoretical plates is needed for pure ZrCl/sub 4/ separation. Using a longer column and a higher reflux ratio will allow separation of pure HfCl/sub 4/. A stainless steel column design for the process is described. (T.R.H.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-013805
OSTI ID:
4190487
Report Number(s):
GB 833103
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English