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Chlorination of Zirconium Oxide

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Production of anhydrous zirconium tetrachloride by direct chlorination of a zirconium oxide-corbon mixture in a silica-brick-lined chlorinator is described. Theory and thermodynamics of reactions are discussed. A pilot-model chlorinator and full-scale production equipment are described and operating data are included.

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  1. Rare Metals Branch, Region II, USA

    W. W. Stephens (Member AIME, Chief)

  2. Northwest Electrodevelopment Laboratory, U. S. Bureau of Mines, Albany, Oregon, USA

    H. L. Gilbert (Chemical Engineer)

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Discussion on this paper, TP B332D, may be sent, 2 copies, to AIME by Sept. 1, 1952. Manuscript, Jan. 23, 1952. New York Meeting, February 1952.

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Stephens, W.W., Gilbert, H.L. Chlorination of Zirconium Oxide. JOM 4, 733–737 (1952). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03398133

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