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PRODUCTION OF ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLORIDE

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4221897

Production of ZrCl/sub 4/ from zircon sand by reaction with sulful-- chlorine vaper at 1000 to 1200 deg C is described. The zircon sand may first be fritted with Na/sub 2/CO/sub 3/ at 900 deg C to form Na/sub 2/ZrSiO/sub 5/ which is then reacted with the S-Cl mixture. The heated S-Cl mixture is passed over the zircon sand. The exit gases are first passed through a warm condenser (150 to 200 deg C) where ZrCl/sub 4/ collects, then through a cold condenser and another very cold condenser (dry ice -acetone) to collect the other products. Apparatus for the reaction and its operation are described. (T.R.H.)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-13-017918
OSTI ID:
4221897
Report Number(s):
GB 815245
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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