Novel extraction route of lithium from α-spodumene by dry chlorination
Allen Yushark Fosu, Ndue Kanari, Danièle Bartier, James Vaughan, Alexandre Chagnes
Abstract
Processing spodumene for lithium is challenging as it requires a high temperature transformation of the natural α-monoclinic form to β-tetragonal form, usually followed by acid baking and digestion.
Topics & Concepts
SpodumeneChlorideChemistryLithium chlorideReagentLeaching (pedology)Monoclinic crystal systemInorganic chemistryMineralogyOrganic chemistryGeologyCrystal structureSoil scienceSoil waterCeramicExtraction and Separation ProcessesMetal Extraction and BioleachingRadioactive element chemistry and processing