The formation and isolation of a zirconium sulphate pentahydrate

Abstract

The hydration products of crystalline zirconium sulphate, Zr(SO₄)₂, at ambient temperatures have been studied, and a new well-defined, relatively stable phase in which the zirconium sulphate is associated with 5 moles of water has been isolated. This phase has also been prepared from supersaturated solutions of zirconium sulphate tetrahydrate.