Quantification of lithium using handheld instruments: application of LIBS and XRF spectroscopy to assay the lithium content of mineral processing products
Chloé Korbel, Naila Mezoued, Bastien Demeusy, C. Fabre, Jean Cauzid, Inna V. Filippova, Lev O. Filippov
Abstract
Two lithium assay methods have been developed using handheld tools, offering fast and reliable results. These methods are crucial for inline optimization of processes, particularly in the extraction of lithium from hard rock deposits.
Topics & Concepts
Lithium (medication)MineralChemistryMobile deviceAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Materials scienceEnvironmental chemistryComputer scienceMetallurgyMedicineOperating systemEndocrinologyExtraction and Separation ProcessesMinerals Flotation and Separation TechniquesMetal Extraction and Bioleaching