18673417. LITHIUM PURIFICATION AND CONVERSION simplified abstract (Schlumberger Technology Corporation)
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LITHIUM PURIFICATION AND CONVERSION
Organization Name
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Inventor(s)
Dominic Vincent Perroni of Sugar Land TX (US)
Gary W. Sams of Houston TX (US)
Florence Binet of Houston TX (US)
Rod William Shampine of Sugar Land TX (US)
LITHIUM PURIFICATION AND CONVERSION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18673417 titled 'LITHIUM PURIFICATION AND CONVERSION
The abstract describes lithium recovery processes using concentration and conversion techniques. A vaporizer or membrane can concentrate lithium and precipitate impurities, while a conversion process replaces anions in lithium-bearing streams with a second anion to precipitate lithium in a salt with the second anion. Rotary separation can then be used to separate the precipitated lithium salt.
- Concentration and conversion techniques used in lithium recovery processes
- Vaporizer or membrane for concentrating lithium and precipitating impurities
- Conversion process to replace anions in lithium-bearing streams with a second anion
- Precipitation of lithium in a salt with the second anion
- Rotary separation for separating the precipitated lithium salt
Potential Applications: - Lithium extraction and purification in the mining industry - Battery manufacturing for electric vehicles and portable electronics - Energy storage systems for renewable energy sources
Problems Solved: - Efficient recovery of lithium from various sources - Reduction of impurities in lithium-bearing streams - Streamlined separation processes for lithium salts
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in lithium recovery processes - Improved purity of lithium products - Cost-effective and environmentally friendly methods
Commercial Applications: - Lithium mining and processing companies - Battery manufacturers - Renewable energy companies
Questions about Lithium Recovery Processes: 1. How do concentration and conversion techniques improve lithium recovery efficiency? 2. What are the potential environmental benefits of using these processes in lithium extraction?
Original Abstract Submitted
Lithium recovery processes are described using concentration and conversion techniques. A vaporizer or membrane can be used to concentrate lithium and precipitate impurities. A conversion process can be used to replace anions in lithium bearing streams by adding a second anion and precipitating lithium in a salt with the second anion. Rotary separation can be used to separate the precipitated lithium salt.
