The analysis of ion exchange resin adsorb Li from ash solution

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to take the four resin as adsorbent and coal ash alkaline solution as the material and use the single factor experimental method to study absorption influence factors for each resin to absorb lithium. At the same time, the authors got the special properties of some kinds of resin and compared the test results of each resin at the optimum factors.

Design/methodology/approach

Because many factors affect the test, this study uses the method of comparison and control variables. This method study on the influencing factors of ion exchange resin adsorption Li⁺.

Findings

In these adsorption experiments, the basic resin adsorption effect is more obvious. The optimum adsorption conditions are as follows: resin quality is 0.1 g, the volume of fly ash solution is 100 ml, magnetic stirrer speed is 140 r/min and the adsorption time is 60 min. Under these conditions, the adsorption rate of Li⁺ could reach 25.17 per cent aluminum.

Originality/value

Li extracted from coal ash can not only relieve the lithium resources in short supply but can also provide a new mode to the field of coal resources in recycling economy and transition economy. At the same time, the extraction of Li resources will provide an important reserve of raw materials for the future of nuclear power plant.

Citation

Nie, X., Zhao, S. and Li, Y. (2017), "The analysis of ion exchange resin adsorb Li from ash solution", World Journal of Engineering, Vol. 14 No. 3, pp. 217-221. https://doi.org/10.1108/WJE-07-2016-0023