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Production of lithium metal grade lithium chloride from lithium-containing brine

US4980136A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 1989
Grant dateDec 25, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B35/109
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel process for producing, from a lithium-containing brine, a substantially pure lithium chloride product. This product is particularly useful for the production of lithium metal by electrolysis.

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