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Production of low boron lithium carbonate from lithium-containing brine

US5219550A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 1990
Grant dateJun 15, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01D15/08
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel process for producing, from a lithium-containing brine, a low boron lithium carbonate compound. This compound is particularly useful for conversion to a highly pure lithium chloride for the production of lithium metal by electrolysis.

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