Zirconium and Zirconium Compounds

1.	Zirconium
1.1.	Introduction
1.2.	Properties
1.3.	Occurrence, Ores, and Mining
1.4.	Production
1.4.1.	Ore Cracking
1.4.2.	Hafnium Separation
1.4.3.	Reduction to Metal
1.4.4.	Refining
1.5.	Fabrication
1.6.	Hazards in Handling Zirconium Metal
1.7.	Grades and Specifications
1.8.	Uses
1.9.	Economic Aspects
2.	Zirconium Compounds
2.1.	Zirconium Silicate
2.2.	Zirconium Oxide
2.3.	Hydrous Zirconium Oxide
2.4.	Zirconium Chlorides
2.5.	Zirconium Hydroxide Chlorides
2.6.	Zirconium Bromides
2.7.	Zirconium Iodides
2.8.	Zirconium Fluorides
2.9.	Zirconium Sulfates
2.10.	Zirconium Carbonates
2.11.	Zirconium Hydride
2.12.	Zirconium Carbide
2.13.	Zirconium Nitrides
2.14.	Zirconium Borides
2.15.	Zirconium Tetrahydridoborate
2.16.	Zirconium Tungstate
2.17.	Zirconium Phosphate
2.18.	Zirconium Nitrates
2.19.	Zirconium Carboxylates
2.20.	Zirconium Alkoxides
3.	Analysis
4.	Toxicology
5.	Storage and Transportation

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