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Method of electrolytically refining zirconium and zirconium alloys (in French)

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OSTI ID:4365896

A method of electrolytically refining zirconium and zirconium alloys is described, in which the anode consists of crude zirconium or its carbide and the electrolyte is a mixture of molten salts containing a zirconium compound. This method is made continuous by conveying the cathode continuously through the electrolyte. The method makes it possible to obtain zirconium with a constant purity, the method being fully automated, and alloys can be produced if the cathode consists of or contains another metal than zirconium. (auth)

Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-29-016235
OSTI ID:
4365896
Report Number(s):
LU 62193
Country of Publication:
Luxembourg
Language:
French