| About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
Liquid Metal Processing & Casting Conference (LMPC 2022)
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| Symposium
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Liquid Metal Processing & Casting Conference (LMPC 2022)
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| Presentation Title |
Segregation of Impurities in Metallic Lithium Through Melt Settling |
| Author(s) |
Christian Bustillos, Mihail Bora, Luke Thornley, Gabriella King, James Cahill, Joshua Kuntz, Wyatt Du Frane |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Christian Bustillos |
| Abstract Scope |
Metallic lithium (Li) plays a pivotal role within the energy sector. Li metal has drawn interest for use as anodes in batteries, a precursor for the preparation of many other Li compounds that are critical to renewable energy, and as a liquid coolant in advanced nuclear reactors. Li readily reacts with moisture in air leading to the formation of corrosive oxygen compounds, which can be detrimental to its chemical properties. Methods for removal of these impurities are needed to preserve Li resources. We present the segregation of LiOH and other impurities from Li through column melt settling after a thermal treatment, decreasing oxygen content to < 200 ppm. Karl Fischer Titrations, Archimedes density measurements, and X-Ray Computed Tomography proved useful in quantifying and mapping the LiOH in Li after a thermal treatment. Incorporation of induction heating expedited this purification process while yielding similar performance. |
| Proceedings Inclusion? |
Definite: At-meeting proceedings |