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PROCESS FOR EXTRACTING AND SEPARATING NIOBIUM AND TANTALUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4209722
A process is described for separating Ta and Nb in ores, oxide mixtures, slags, or concentrates. The oxides are chlorinated to produce Nb oxy-chloride and TaCl/sub 5/. The TaCl/sub 5/ can then be extracted with liquid SO/sub 2/. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-006354
OSTI ID:
4209722
Report Number(s):
GB 825604
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English