MHT CET202015 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Principles and Processes of Isolation of MetalsActual
Which following method is used for refining of impure zirconium?
Options
- ALiquation
- BZone refining
- CPolling
- DVan Arkel method
Correct answer
D. Van Arkel method
Step-by-step solution
Van Arkel method is used for refining Zr and Ti . Van Arkel process involves heating the impure metal with Iodine. It forms a volatile complex which on decomposition at high temperatures, gives back the metal but in very pure form. Refining of Zr and Ti using Van Arkel method For Zirconium, Zr (impure) +2 l ₂ Zrl ₄ Zrl ₄ Zr (pure) +2 I ₂ (at 1800K) For Titanium, Ti(impure) +2 I ₂ Til ₄ Til ₄ Ti ( pure )+2 I ₂( at 1800 ~K )