The invention is in the field of pyrometallurgy and describes a process for the recovery of lithium by fuming.The process comprises smelting Li-ion batteries or their waste in a furnace with slag formers, resulting in a molten bath with distinct alloy and slag phases, and flue dust. Notably, at…
The present invention lies in the field of pyrometallurgy and discloses a process and a slag suitable for the recovery of Ni and Co from Li-ion batteries or their waste. The slag composition is defined according to: This composition is particularly adapted to limit or avoid the corrosion of…
The present invention provides a method which is capable of more strictly controlling the oxygen partial pressure required during the melting of a starting material, thereby being capable of recovering a valuable metal more efficiently. A method for recovering valuable metals (Cu, Ni, Co), said…
The present invention lies in the field of pyrometallurgy and discloses a process and a slag suitable for the recovery of Ni and Co from Li-ion batteries or their waste. The slag composition is defined according to: 10%