A solution and solid state study of niobium complexes University of ...
A solution and solid state study of niobium complexes University of ...
A solution and solid state study of niobium complexes University of ...
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Table <strong>of</strong> contents<br />
Abbreviations <strong>and</strong> Symbols………………………………………………………………………………… V<br />
Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. VI<br />
Opsomming……………………………………………………………………………………………….……. VIII<br />
1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 1<br />
1.1 History <strong>of</strong> Niobium .............................................................................................. 1<br />
1.2 The Aim <strong>of</strong> this Study ......................................................................................... 2<br />
2 Literature Review <strong>of</strong> Niobium ............................................................ 4<br />
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 4<br />
2.1.1 Properties <strong>of</strong> Niobium .................................................................................. 5<br />
2.1.2 Uses ............................................................................................................ 8<br />
2.2 Separation <strong>of</strong> Niobium <strong>and</strong> Tantalum………………………………………………..10<br />
2.2.1 Marignac Process ...................................................................................... 10<br />
2.2.2 Solvent Extraction ...................................................................................... 10<br />
2.2.3 Current Research ...................................................................................... 11<br />
2.3 Purification ....................................................................................................... 12<br />
2.4 Chemistry <strong>of</strong> Niobium ....................................................................................... 13<br />
2.4.1 Oxides ....................................................................................................... 13<br />
2.4.2 Halides....................................................................................................... 14<br />
2.4.3 Borides ...................................................................................................... 15<br />
2.4.4 Carbides .................................................................................................... 15<br />
2.4.5 Nitrides ...................................................................................................... 15<br />
2.4.6 Water absorption ....................................................................................... 16<br />
2.4.7 Silicates ..................................................................................................... 16<br />
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