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SEPARATING HAFNIUM FROM ZIRCONIUM

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4314217

A dilute aqueous solution of zirconyl chloride which is 1N to 2N in HCl is passed through a column of a cation exchange resin in acid form thereby absorbing both zirconium and associated hafnium impurity in the mesin. The cation exchange material with the absorbate is then eluted with aqueous sulfuric acid of a O.8N to 1.2N strength. The first portion of the eluate contains the zirconium substantially free of hafnium.

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-12-004585
Assignee:
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
Patent Number(s):
US 2759793
OSTI ID:
4314217
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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