Production of lithium compounds directly from lithium containing brines

Methods and apparatus for the production of low sodium lithium carbonate and lithium chloride from a brine concentrated to about 6.0 wt % lithium are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for direct recovery of technical grade lithium chloride from the concentrated brine are also disclosed.

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Main Authors Boryta, Daniel Alfred, Kullberg, Teresita Frianeza, Thurston, Anthony Michael
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 24.06.2008
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Summary:Methods and apparatus for the production of low sodium lithium carbonate and lithium chloride from a brine concentrated to about 6.0 wt % lithium are disclosed. Methods and apparatus for direct recovery of technical grade lithium chloride from the concentrated brine are also disclosed.