Abstract
In this paper we describe a progressive two-step process that allows zirconium fluoride (ZrF4) contained in spent baths for etched zirconium alloys to be effectively recycled on a pilot scale and produce a high purity regenerated pickling acid. In the first step, a spent pickling liquor is treated by a BaF2 suspension to produce water insoluble Ba2ZrF8. After filtration of Ba2ZrF8 more than 99.9 wt % purity pickling acid is regenerated. The precipitation mechanism of Ba2ZrF8 is discussed and the role of BaF2 particles size on the precipitation process is demonstrated. In the second step the as-precipitated Ba2ZrF8 is mixed with Mg and Cu metal powders and heat-treated at 1200 °C (or above) to produce CuZr alloy ingot. The characteristics of the ingot are discussed in regard to Cu concentration and the heating temperature.
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