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Process for the production of high purity zirconia

US4746497A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 1986
Grant dateMay 24, 1988
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01P2006/80
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for the production of high-purity zirconia from dissociated zircon or other zirconiferous material is disclosed. The process includes leaching of the zirconiferous material with concentrated sulphuric acid and continuously removing the water formed during leaching to maintain the concentration of sulphuric acid at a substantially constant level.

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