20000t/A Capacity Mineral Processing Plant Industrial Lithium Processing Machinery

Lithium Processing Technology Complete Solutions From Spodumene Hengyang Industrial Lithium Processing Tel:+86156178167

Lithium forecasts indicate demand will more than triple over the next decade. With the newest technology, backed by years of experience in brine and spodumene extraction methods, we are a full solutions partner for major lithium processing operations.

The two primary production methods for lithium – brine evaporation and hard rock (e.g. spodumene) processing

– come with their own unique set of challenges. We have more than 20 years of experience in providing cutting- edge technologies that cover both approaches for lithium production. Our capabilities include:

• Hard rock concentrators

• Hard rock concentrate refinery facilities

• Brine processing facilities

Lithium is found in very low concentration in igneous rocks. The largest concentrations of lithium-containing minerals are found in granitic pegmatites. The most important of these minerals are spodumene (Li2O, Al2O3. 4SiO2) and petalite (Li2O, Al2O3. 8SiO2). Spodumene has a theoretical Li2O content of 8.03%. Due to its high lithium content, spodumene is considered the most important lithium ore mineral. A typical run of mine ore can contain 1-2% Li2O, while a typical spodumene concentrate suitable for lithium carbonate production contains 6-7% Li2O (75% - 87% spodumene). Higher grade concentrates with 7.6% Li2O and low iron content are used in ceramics and more demanding industries.