zirconium tetrachloride
A white, crystalline solid (ZrC 4 ),
that reacts vigorously with water, and is prepared
by the action of chlorine on a mixture of zircon
or zirconium oxide and charcoal, or by the action
of chlorine and carbon tetrachloride on the oxide
at 800° C. The basic salt has tanning
properties and is used in producing white
leathers. (309 )
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