摘要:
Methods and apparatus for the production of low sodium lithium carbonate and lithium chloride from a brine concentrated to about 6.0 wt % lithium are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for direct recovery of technical grade lithium chloride from the concentrated brine are also disclosed.
摘要:
A process for preparing a high purity lithium salt from lithium carbonate comprises steps A to D as defined hereinbelow: A: treating a mixture comprising lithium carbonate and water by means of CO2 to obtain an aqueous mixture comprising lithium bicarbonate, B: passing said aqueous mixture comprising lithium bicarbonate through an ion exchanger module, C: precipitating lithium carbonate from the ion exchange module treated lithium bicarbonate mixture obtained in step B, and D: working up the precipitated lithium carbonate or converting the precipitated lithium carbonate into some other high purity lithium salt.
摘要:
The present invention provides an inexpensive process for the preparation of lithium salts of formula LiX having a desired or required level of purity using lithium chloride and lithium sulfate. In the process of the invention, a lithium salt selected from lithium chloride, lithium sulfate, and combinations thereof is reacted with NaX or KX in a aqueous, semiaqueous, or organic solution and the precipitated salts are removed to obtain the LiX solution of desired purity. Preferably, a semiaqueous solution containing water and an organic solvent is used at some point in the reaction. The process of the invention eliminates the use of highly acidic materials and thus reduces the cost of raw materials and the need for specialized equipment.
摘要:
The present invention is a composition comprising pellets, each of said pellets consisting essentially of an integral mass of polycrystalline material of randomly disposed crystals of hydrated alumina infused with an amount of LiX to produce LiX/Al(OH)3 having up to a mol fraction of 0.33 of LiX in the so-produced LiX/Al(OH)3, wherein LiX is at least one compound selected from the group consisting of Li hydroxide, Li halide, Li nitrate, Li sulfate, and Li bicarbonate. The present invention further includes methods of preparing the composition and methods of recovery lithium values from brine using the composition.
摘要:
In the electrolytic production of magnesium from an electrolyte comprising magnesium chloride and impurity quantities of magnesium oxide which adversely affects the efficiency of cell operation, the magnesium oxide is chemically and electrolytically removed from the electrolyte by sparging the electrolyte with hydrogen and/or hydrocarbon gas adjacent the anode such that MgO reacts with H.sub.2 or, e.g., CH.sub.4 and Cl.sub.2 (generated at the anode) under the electrical potential of the cell to form magnesium chloride. Similarly, magnesium oxide may be mixed and stirred in molten magnesium chloride and reacted with Cl.sub.2 and H.sub.2 (and/or hydrocarbon) to form anhydrous MgCl.sub.2 for use in magnesium production.
摘要:
In the production of lithium-exchange adsorbents, lithium recovery from spent ion-exchange solutions is achieved with advantageous secondary recovery of lithium from zeolite wash liquor and precipitate salts by ion-exchange means.
摘要:
Particles, fibers, or filaments of ethylene/carboxylic acid copolymers or terpolymers, especially in highly porous or microporous form, are employed in removing contaminants from solution in aqueous and/or organic liquids, especially metal contaminants. The porous polymers, having a surface area/weight ratio of at least about 0.5 m.sup.2 /gm, are useful alone, but may also be used in conjunction with, or in tandem with, previously known ion exchange resins such as polyacrylic acid crosslinked with divinylbenzene.
摘要:
Highly pure lithium chloride suitable for use in production of lithium metal by electrolysis is obtained directly from impure natural or other lithium chloride brines by an integrated process in which the brine is first concentrated by solar energy to a lithium chloride concentration of about 3%, after which the brine is treated with lime and calcium chloride to convert such impurities as boron, magnesium and sulfate to a calcium borate hydrate, magnesium hydroxide and calcium sulfate dihydrate, respectively, and separating the precipitated calcium sulfate dihydrate from the brine. The brine is then further concentrated to 40% or more lithium chloride by means of solar or other energy, during which concentration step the calcium borate hydrate, magnesium hydroxide and calcium sulfate dihydrate precipitate from the brine. The highly concentrated brine is subjected to evaporation at a temperature above 101.degree. C. to produce anhydrous lithium chloride which is further heated to a temperature of 200.degree. C. or more, followed by extraction of the lithium chloride with isopropanol. After removal of solvent a highly pure lithium chloride product is obtained.
摘要:
POROUS PELLETS CHARACTERIZED BY A MODERATELY REACTIVE CRUST AND A SOFTER CORE OF HIGHER REACTIVITY ARE PRODUCED BY FORMING AGGLOMERATES CONTAINING A METAL FLUORIDE POWDER AND A SELECTED AMOUNT OF WATER. THE METAL FLUORIDE IS SELECTED TO BE SINTERABLE AND ESSENTIALLY NON-REACTIVE WITH GASEOUS FLUORINATING AGENTS. THE AGGLOMERATES ARE CONTACTED WITH A GASEOUS FLUORINATING AGENT UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS WHEREBY THE HEAT GENERATED BY LOCALIZED REACTION OF THE AGENT AND WATER IS LIMITED TO VALUES EFFECTING BONDING BY LOCALIZED SINTERING.