Evaluation of noble metals as reactive electrodes for separation of lanthanides from molten LiF-BeF<sub>2</sub>
Yong Zuo, Changfeng She, Feng Jiang, Wei Huang, Yu Gong
Abstract
Noble metals are used as “reactive” electrodes to extract lanthanides from FLiBe melt. Au/Pt have higher depolarization effect for lanthanide reduction than non-noble Ni/Cu/Al. Proper electrodes can extract all species of lanthanides from FLiBe melt.
Topics & Concepts
LanthanideElectrodeNoble metalMaterials scienceInorganic chemistryNoble gasChemistryRadiochemistryIonMetalMetallurgyPhysical chemistryOrganic chemistryMolten salt chemistry and electrochemical processesExtraction and Separation ProcessesAdvancements in Battery Materials