Extraction and separation of lithium isotopes by using organic liquid film extraction system of crown ether-ionic liquid

• Published in: Fusion engineering and design Vol. 161; p. 112015
• Main Authors: Zhang, Zezheng, Jia, Yongzhong, Liu, Bing, Sun, Huaxin, Jing, Yan, Zhang, Quanyou, Shao, Fei, Qi, Mixiang, Yao, Ying
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Amsterdam Elsevier B.V 01.12.2020; Elsevier Science Ltd
• Subjects: Crown ethers; Dibenzo-15-crown 5-Ether; Extraction and separation; Flow velocity; Gas flow; Ionic liquids; Ions; Lithium; Lithium ions; Lithium isotopes; Low temperature; Molecular chains; Organic liquid film; Organic liquids; Separation; Extraction and separation; Lithium isotopes; Organic liquid film; Dibenzo-15-crown 5-Ether

•The maximum single-stage separation factor α obtained in present study was 1.037.•The maximum abundance of 6Li in organic phase was reached 7.86 %.•The molar ratio of crown ether and Li+ complex is 1:1 was determined.•Lithium isotope exchange was spontaneous reaction at low temperatures. The organi...