Lithium detection apparatus systems and methods
US12372482B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N23/09
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system includes a neutron source that emits neutrons. The system also includes a vessel that holds a lithium-containing material including a lithium-sorbent material and a lithium-containing brine. Further, the system includes a neutron detector that receives a subset of the neutrons emitted from the neutron source that are transmitted through the lithium-sorbent material and the lithium-containing brine. The neutron detector also determines a concentration of lithium based on the received subset of neutrons.
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