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Method of refining tungsten hexafluoride containing molybdenum hexafluoride as an impurity

US5234679A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 1992
Grant dateAug 10, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 10, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01G41/04
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of refining tungsten hexafluoride containing molybdenum hexafluoride as an impurity includes the step of contacting the tungsten hexafluoride with at least one metal selected from the group consisting of Mo, W, Cu, Ni, Fe, Co, Zn, Ti, Al, Ca and Mg at a temperature ranging from 100.degree. to 500.degree. C. Molybdenum hexafluoride is efficiently removed from the tungsten hexafluoride by the method.

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