The production of refractory metals by the electrolysis of molten salts; design factors and limitations

1978 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 375-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Inman ◽  
S. H. White
Keyword(s):  
Molten Salts ◽  
Refractory Metals ◽  
Design Factors

Electrodeposition of Refractory Metals from Some ZnCl2 Based Molten Salts at 150-250{degree sign}C

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (35) ◽  
pp. 333-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toshiyuki Nohira ◽  
Hironori Nakajima ◽  
Kan Kitagawa ◽  
R. Hagiwara ◽  
Kouji Nitta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Molten Salts ◽  
Refractory Metals

Electrochemistry of refractory metals in molten salts: Application for the creation of new and functional materials

2009 ◽  
Vol 81 (8) ◽  
pp. 1423-1439 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey A. Kuznetsov
Keyword(s):  
Coordination Sphere ◽  
Molten Salts ◽  
Functional Materials ◽  
Refractory Metals ◽  
Alloy Formation ◽  
Cation Composition ◽  
Stage Number ◽  
Electrode Processes ◽  
Reversible Processes ◽  
Anion Composition

The processes of refractory metal complex electroreduction in transition from chloride to chloride–fluoride and oxofluoride melts have been studied. Decrease of the stage number of process complex electroreduction to metal and the possibility of a large number of electrons transferred in a single electrochemical stage on increasing the melt basicity has been established. It was shown that decreasing the stage number of electrode processes can be achieved by the change in anion composition (the first coordination sphere) and, in a number of cases, by the change in the cation composition (the second coordination sphere). With the melt basicity increase, a transition from reversible processes of the complex to metal discharge irreversible ones is observed, as a rule. The knowledge of electrode and chemical reactions accompanying the electroreduction of refractory metals and the study of the processes of alloy formation allow us to obtain novel niobium compounds and functional materials.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document