RE: Lithium9 Oct 2018 11:35
That read as bad for sqm, I meant they'll be snowed under with work.
Lithium is found in very low concentration
in igneous rocks. The largest
concentrations of lithium-containing
minerals are found in granitic pegmatites.
The most important of these minerals
are spodumene (Li2O, Al2O3. 4SiO2) and
petalite (Li2O, Al2O3. 8SiO2). Spodumene
has a theoretical Li2O content of
8.03%. Due to its high lithium content,
spodumene is considered the most
important lithium ore mineral. A typical
run of mine ore can contain 1-2% Li2O,
while a typical spodumene concentrate
suitable for lithium carbonate production
contains 6-7% Li2O (75% - 87%
spodumene). Higher grade concentrates
with 7.6% Li2O and low iron content are
used in ceramics and more demanding
industries.