Procedure for lepidolite concentrate processing

Lithium recovery from lepidolite was studied experimentally, and a sulfuric acid procedure for lithium recovery was suggested. It ensures the maximal degree of lithium recovery from this mineral at minimal power consumption. The suggested procedure creates prerequisites for large-scale involvement of lepidolite into lithium metallurgy, taking into account large amount of developed lepidolite deposits and steadily growing demand for lithium products.