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Describe the method of refining of Zirconium and Titanium. |
Answer» Van Arkel process is used for obtaining ultrapure metal. The impure metal is converted into volatile compound, which then decomposes electrically to get pure metal. At 850K: - Zr (impure) + 2 I2 → ZrI4 At 2075K:- ZrI4 → Zr (pure) + 2 I2 |
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