A new solvent extraction system for lithium purification ...
Lithium recovery from brines (salars) is mainly operated in South America (Lithium Triangle in Chile, Argentina (e.g. Salinas Grandes salar – featured image) and Bolivia), as well as in China (Qinghai-Tibet Plateau). Li recovery from brines, including the evaporation and precipitation steps, requires between 1 and 2 years.