Process for producing metallic zirconium

Details Process for producing metallic zirconium Process for producing metallic zirconium

1979-04-10

1980-12-30

Padgett, Benjamin R.

Specialized metallurgical processes, compositions for use therei

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Electrothermic processes

C22B 2500

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042421365

ABSTRACT:
A process for producing metallic zirconium by reacting zirconium tetrachloride vapor with molten magnesium contained in a reducing crucible wherein the zirconium tetrachloride vapor is introduced into the middle surface of the magnesium disposed in the crucible, away from the crucible wall, and the crucible is cooled from the outside, in the course of the reaction, whereby the disposition of the product and by-product within the crucible is such as to permit the effective separation of said product and by-product.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3137568 (1964-06-01), Benner
patent: 3692294 (1972-09-01), Ishimatsu et al.
patent: 3966460 (1976-06-01), Spink

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