Lithium is a chemical element with the symbol “Li” and atomic number 3 in the periodic table. It is a light alkali metal and is a reactive metal due to its low density and high reactivity with water.
One of the best known applications of lithium is in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are widely used in cell phones, laptops, electric vehicles and many other electronic devices.
Due to their high energy density and efficiency, they are critical for powering electric vehicles, allowing for greater range and faster charging compared to other battery technologies.
Other applications include aerospace, pharmaceuticals and electrical engineering.
Lithium-ion batteries have become extremely important in today’s society and have a significant impact on our lives, our technology and our future prospects.
Lithium is produced in a variety of ways, depending on whether it is obtained in its pure form or extracted from lithium compounds. The two main methods of extracting lithium are described below.
One method of obtaining lithium is to extract it from lithium-bearing ores.
Another important method of lithium extraction is from salt lakes, also known as lithium brines. These lakes contain high concentrations of lithium compounds, especially lithium chloride.
After extraction of lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide, further processes such as refining, electrolysis or conversion to other lithium compounds can be performed to produce the desired end products for various applications.
Our expertise in lithium processing is undisputed. That is why we have entered into close partnerships with COMI CONDOR and ALLGAIER Process Technology to take our solutions to an even higher level, especially for lithium hydroxide and lithium carbonate projects.
Through these strategic partnerships, we are able to offer not only our proven continuous SIEBTECHNIK TEMA centrifuges, such as the CONTURBEX screen scroll centrifuge or the SHS pusher centrifuge, and ALLGAIER Process Technology fluidized bed dryers, but also discontinuous horizontal and vertical peeler centrifuges in the battery materials sector.
This allows for optimal streamlining of processes, minimization of interfaces and comprehensive support from our experienced process team, providing clear advantages for plant manufacturers and operators.
Our combined expertise enables us to offer complete solutions for the dewatering and drying of various lithium derivatives. The focus is on continuous and discontinuous centrifuges and dryers designed specifically for the gentle purification and dewatering of various lithium compounds.
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA centrifuges are specially optimized for the respective separation task. When selecting materials, austenitic and ferritic stainless steels have proven themselves in centrifuge construction for applications subject to normal stresses.
For processes in which abrasive materials are processed, the centrifuges must be provided with effective wear protection. Starting with hard coal processing, we have been continuously developing wear protection systems since 1922.
Our centrifuges can be equipped with highly developed wear protection systems made of e.g. tungsten carbide, Stellite® or ceramic tiles, to name but a few. Rubber coatings or matrix coatings have also proven themselves in various applications.
If required, our engineers develop new and efficient solutions in coating, bonding and joining technology for our customers worldwide.
Centrifuge components must not only withstand high forces, but also process-related stresses such as corrosion, wear and high temperatures. Cost and availability of materials also play an important role. Our customers select the necessary product-contacting materials according to these very specific requirements.
Duplex and high-alloy stainless steels, Hastelloy® and titanium materials for a wide variety of processes and stresses are part of our daily business in centrifuge construction. Our quality management has developed very detailed and cost effective processes for design, manufacturing processes and component testing based on European guidelines.
Typical sheet metal and forging materials for centrifuge wetted components include
Les broyeurs vibrants excentriques de type ESM se distinguent par leurs performances élevées et leur fiabilité dans un large éventail d'applications et de matières premières, dans le domaine de l'activation mécano-chimique et du broyage ultrafin.
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA est le partenaire commercial exclusif à l'échelle mondiale pour l'ensemble de la gamme de centrifugeuses peeler COMI CONDOR destinées aux applications dans le domaine des matériaux pour batteries.
SIEBTECHNIK TEMA est le partenaire commercial exclusif à l'échelle mondiale pour l'ensemble de la gamme COMI CONDOR de centrifugeuses à couteaux racleurs destinées aux applications liées aux matériaux pour batteries.
La centrifugeuse peeler horizontale HX de COMI CONDOR est conçue pour l'industrie chimique.
La solution idéale pour le traitement du lithium : centrifugeuses en continu, centrifugeuses peeler et sécheurs
La centrifugeuse à poussoir SIEBTECHNIK TEMA SHS s'est imposée et a fait ses preuves en tant qu'appareil moderne et performant dans de nombreux secteurs industriels.
La CONTURBEX est une centrifugeuse à filtration continue qui offre un très large éventail d'applications.
Les broyeurs vibrants excentriques de type ESM se distinguent par leurs performances élevées et leur fiabilité dans un large éventail d'applications et de matières premières, dans le domaine de l'activation mécano-chimique et du broyage ultrafin.
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