TSulfuric acid process is the mainstream process for extracting lithium from spodumene, with a complex process, high energy consumption, and large discharge of waste …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073This paper aims to (a) critically review the sulfuric acid process for lithium extraction from spodumene from an operational, economic, and environmental point of view, (b) evaluate the feasible integration of evaporation and crystallization techniques at different stages during lithium extraction and processing, and (c) disclose further ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073ABSTRACT. Spodumene is the main source of lithium among the lithium-containing minerals. A number of studies have been done on the extraction of lithium from naturally occurring α-spodumene as well as pre-treated β-spodumene and the effect of key factors that influence extraction and optimum processing conditions have been discussed.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073In 1959, Peterson et al. 35 patented the possible extraction of lithium from α-spodumene using an alkali metal halide or their mixture (specifically, KCl and/or NaCl) in the presence of a refractory material. The amount of refractory material required by this approach was indicated to vary between 60 to 80 wt% of the quantity of spodumene treated.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073This paper aims to (a) critically review the sulfuric acid process for lithium extraction from spodumene from an operational, economic, and environmental point of view, (b) evaluate the feasible integration of evaporation and …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The sulfuric acid process is the dominant technology for lithium extraction from spodumene. However, this process generates huge quantities of waste residue and needs high-temperature pretreatment.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The extraction of Li is from solid and aqueous Li resources, as shown in Fig. 1 a. The solid Li resources mainly include Li-containing minerals like spodumene and lepidolite [5].Additionally, secondary solid waste Li resources also arise the attention of many researchers, like spent Li batteries, waste residues etc. [[6], [7], [8]].At present, ∼60 % and 36 % of global Li supply is …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The methodologies for extraction and their consequent environmental footprints vary depending on the lithium resource. Recent studies, like those by Kelly et al. (2021) and Jiang et al. (2020), illuminate these distinctions in impacts between different lithium sources. Kelly et al. (2021) found that brine-based lithium extraction, especially from the Salar de Atacama, …
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Spodumene is the focus of lithium extraction owing to its abundant lithium resources. In this study, a novel lithium extraction method was proposed for α -spodumene by …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073ABSTRACT The sulfuric acid process is the dominant technology for lithium extraction from spodumene. However, this process generates huge quantities of waste residue and needs high-temperature pretreatment. The process can be optimized if other high-value elements are found in spodumene deposits, residual lithium can be recycled during mining and processing, and …
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Directly extracting lithium from α-spodumene by roasting it with potassium sulfate (K 2 SO 4) followed by leaching it with water offers a more sustainable alternative.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Extracting lithium from ores has higher operating costs than conventional extraction from brine, however, the theory of supply and demand makes the processing economically prudent because of the increasing price of lithium. Spodumene is the main ore of interest due to its high lithium content (~8 wt.% as Li2O in a pure mineral specimen) [4,5].
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073In this work, we report an alternative method to extract Li directly from α-spodumene, which is performed at lower temperatures and avoids the use of acids. It is shown that Li 2 CO 3 is …
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WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Lithium extraction from α-spodumene in a potassium hydroxide solution was proposed to provide a new green metallurgical process for spodumene concentrate. The structure of α-spodumene could be destroyed directly by a KOH solution, and new solid-phase products of Li2SiO3 and KAlSiO4 were generated simultaneously. The total lithium extraction efficiency …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The H2SO4 roasting for the lithium extraction from β-spodumene concentrate has been the traditional process since the middle of the twentieth century (Ellestad and Leute, 1950) and is the ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Abstract— In this paper, we report a process for lithium extraction from spodumene raw materials. We demonstrate that a promising approach for processing spodumene is sintering with sodium acetate. In the reaction between these components, the crystal structure of spodumene remains intact. Ion exchange reaction between CH3СOONa⋅3Н2О and LiAlSi2O6 …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073The optimized proposed two-stage NaOH roasting and water leaching process resulted in over 99% Li recovery. This direct Li extraction method from α-spodumene offers a sustainable solution, with significant potential to meet the growing demand for lithium while minimizing the environmental footprint of the conventional extraction process.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Spodumene is typically found in a dense monoclinic structure of the clinopyroxene type, often referred to as α-spodumene. 7 To extract Li from this structure and produce a compound (often Li 2 CO 3 or LiOH) that is useful for Li-ion cathode synthesis, most traditional methods first transform α-spodumene into its high-temperature tetragonal ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073Keywords: lithium review; spodumene processes; thermodynamic of spodumene; lithium extraction 1. Introduction Lithium is the third element of the periodic table. It is the lightest of all solid elements (d = 0.53 gcm3 at 20 C), has the highest specific heat capacity, the …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073In recent years, several methods have been reported to extract lithium (Li) from spodumene. However, the majority of them still require the transformation of the naturally occurring spodumene phase (α) to the more reactive crystalline phase (β) by calcination at 1100 °C. To address the economic drawbacks and high greenhouse gas emission of ...
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073This literature review gives an overview of the lithium industry, including the lithium market, global resources, and processes of lithium compounds production. It focuses on the production of lithium compounds …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073In 1959, Peterson et al. 35 patented the possible extraction of lithium from α-spodumene using an alkali metal halide or their mixture (specifically, KCl and/or NaCl) in the presence of a refractory material. The amount of refractory …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073This review adds to the public domain literature on the extraction of lithium from mineral ores. The focus is on the pyrometallurgical pre-treatment of spodumene. Information on the phase transformation from α to β, the heat treatment methods as well as the behavior of various compounds in the roasting processes are evaluated. Insight into the chemical thermodynamics …
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073This paper evaluates the sulfuric acid process for lithium extraction from spodumene from an operational, economic, and environmental perspective. The integration of evaporators and crystallizers during lithium extraction and processing is also reviewed.
WhatsApp: +86 18221755073are spodumene (Li 2 O, Al 2 O 3. 4SiO 2) and petalite (Li 2 O, Al 2 O 3. 8SiO 2). Spodumene has a theoretical Li2O content of 8.03%. Due to its high lithium content, spodumene is considered the most important lithium ore mineral. A typical run of mine ore can contain 1-2% Li 2 O, while a typical spodumene concentrate suitable for lithium ...
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