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Characterization and dehydration of zirconium tetrafluoride for fluoride glass preparation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

R. M. Atkins ,
M. M. Broer  and
A. J. Bruce
R. M. Atkins
Affiliation:
AT & T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
M. M. Broer
Affiliation:
AT & T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
A. J. Bruce
Affiliation:
AT & T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
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Abstract

Zirconium tetrafluoride (ZrF4) is the major constituent of many heavy metal fluoride glasses of technological interest. Five samples of commercially available “zirconium fluoride” were analyzed to determine their exact nature. Two samples were found to be anhydrous β-ZrF4, one was found to be α-ZrF4, one was zirconium tetrafluoride monohydrate (ZrF4 · H2O), and the final sample was identified as a hydrated amorphous phase of ZrF4. The behavior of these samples on heating was investigated with particular interest in the removal of water and the loss of fluorine from the hydrated materials. Infrared spectroscopy, x-ray diffractometry, thermogravimetric analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry were used in this investigation.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 3 , Issue 4 , August 1988 , pp. 781 - 786
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1988

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