Zirconium based granules are produced by the steps of forming an aqueous solution of a zirconium compound such as zirconium acetate, combining the aqueous solution with a phase stabilizer, and then heating the solution to evaporation at a temperature below about 180.degree. C. preferably below thereby...http://www.google.com/patents/US4927622?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US4927622 - Process for producing zirconium based granules