Abstract: Metal is separated from a gaseous mixture formed during reduction of a compound and which contains metal vapour by contacting the compound with an absorbent capable of absorbing the metal vapour and under thermodynamic conditions such that the metal vapour is directly absorbed by the absorbent.
Abstract: Process of oxidizing halides, including mixtures thereof, with oxygen, oxygen-containing gases and/or oxygen-liberating substances in a combustion chamber, whereby the vapor pressure of the halides at introduction to the combustion or oxidation chamber is greater than the pressure within the combustion chamber. Recovery of halides at greater purity with substantial decrease of by-product deposits on operating equipment is realized.