ELECTROLYTIC PRODUCTION OF METAL ALLOYS

Patent · Tue Apr 30 00:00:00 EDT 1963

OSTI ID:4708571

Slatin, H L

A process for the production of alloys of Ti, Zr, and Hf from their oxides and oxygen compounds by fusion electrolysis is patented. The oxide or oxygen compound is dissolved in an electrolyte containing cations such as Ca and Sr, which are more electropositive than Ti, Zr, or Hf with respect to halogens and O. A solid anode and a liquid metallic cathode containing molten alloying metal are used. During electrolysis, the Ti, Zr, or Hf metal is deposited in the liquid cathode, forming a molten metallic alloy. The design of the electrolytic cell, details of the process, and methods for removing impurities are described. (M.P.G.)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-17-025719
• Assignee: Timax Associates
• Patent Number(s): US 3087873
• OSTI ID: 4708571
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ANODES
CALCIUM
CATHODES
CATIONS
ELECTRODEPOSITION
ELECTROLYSIS
ELECTROLYTES
ELECTROLYTIC CELLS
HAFNIUM ALLOYS
HAFNIUM OXIDES
HALOGENS
IMPURITIES
LIQUID METALS
METALS, CERAMICS, AND OTHER MATERIALS
OXYGEN
PLANNING
PRODUCTION
REFINING
SOLIDS
SOLUTIONS
STRONTIUM
TITANIUM ALLOYS
TITANIUM OXIDES
ZIRCONIUM ALLOYS
ZIRCONIUM OXIDES