PROCESS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ZIRCONIUM SULPHATE.

摘要

A process for the preparation of zirconium sulfate tetrahydrate. This process involves the leaching of a zirconium source with sulfuric acid and the formation of a zirconium sulfate tetrahydrate by the dilution of the slurry produced by the leach. The process further provides for the reconstitution of the acid diluted to produce the zirconium sulfate tetrahydrate once the zirconium sulfate tetrahydrate has been crystallised and removed from the diluted acid. The reconstituted acid is then recycled to the leach step. This process may include various purification techniques. The process allows for the preparation of zirconium sulfate tetrahydrate wherein waste sulfuric acid produced as a byproduct is minimized.