Up To 97.30% Li2O using conventional roasting for 30 minutes and water leaching
Up to 96.62% Li2O using microwave roasting for one minute and water leaching
These tests have provided excellent results and led to Li2O recoveries ranging from 70.57% to 97.30%. Data will be used to develop a final flow sheet along with previously released results and ongoing test work. The final flow sheet will be implemented in pilot plant testing later this year.
Roasting tests were completed at Process Research Ortech on spodumene concentrate to produce a final lithium oxide product. The goals in these tests were to examine the feasibility of using microwave energy in the roasting stage to lower energy demand. All tests were completed at atmospheric pressure, but with varying temperatures, energy levels, and acid concentrations.
The spodumene concentrate was produced by flotation utilizing conditions as reported in Phase 1 test results press released
The tests to evaluate the effect of additives addition to the flotation concentrate at lower calcination and roasting temperatures are in progress.
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Table 1
Calcination, Roasting/Microwave and Water Leach Test Results
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