Systems and processes for the production of lithium metal from molten salts. Systems can include a ceramic tube affixed by or to a freeze-composite. The freeze-composite includes a matrix, of a salt and a dispersed phase. The freeze is maintained with a cooling collar to maintain a temperature below the melting point of the salt. Systems can include a molten-catholyte and a molten-anolyte each adjacent to separate surfaces of the ceramic tube. The freeze-composite forms a fluidic and non-conductive barrier between the molten-catholyte and the molten-anolyte. Processes include a freeze-composite affixed to the ceramic tube. The ceramic tube is adjacent to a composite collar which is adjacent to a cooling collar; The cooling fluid is passed through the cooling collar. A molten-catholyte is passed along a first surface of the ceramic tube. A molten-anolyte is passed along to a second surface of the ceramic tube.

Systems and processes for the production of lithium metal from molten salts. Systems can include a ceramic tube affixed by or to a freeze-composite. The freeze-composite includes a matrix, of a salt and a dispersed phase. The freeze is maintained with a cooling collar to maintain a temperature below the melting point of the salt. Systems can include a molten-catholyte and a molten-anolyte each adjacent to separate surfaces of the ceramic tube. The freeze-composite forms a fluidic and non-conductive barrier between the molten-catholyte and the molten-anolyte. Processes include a freeze-composite affixed to the ceramic tube. The ceramic tube is adjacent to a composite collar which is adjacent to a cooling collar; The cooling fluid is passed through the cooling collar. A molten-catholyte is passed along a first surface of the ceramic tube. A molten-anolyte is passed along to a second surface of the ceramic tube.

Systems and processes for the production of lithium metal from molten salts. Systems can include a ceramic tube affixed by or to a freeze-composite. The freeze-composite includes a matrix, of a salt and a dispersed phase. The freeze is maintained with a cooling collar to maintain a temperature below the melting point of the salt. Systems can include a molten-catholyte and a molten-anolyte each adjacent to separate surfaces of the ceramic tube. The freeze-composite forms a fluidic and non-conductive barrier between the molten-catholyte and the molten-anolyte. Processes include a freeze-composite affixed to the ceramic tube. The ceramic tube is adjacent to a composite collar which is adjacent to a cooling collar; The cooling fluid is passed through the cooling collar. A molten-catholyte is passed along a first surface of the ceramic tube. A molten-anolyte is passed along to a second surface of the ceramic tube.

Provided herein are a two-stage method and a system for extracting lithium from lithium ore. The method comprises extracting lithium from lithium ore and transferring the lithium to a molten metal, thereby forming a lithium-rich molten metal alloy, and transferring the lithium from the lithium-rich molten metal alloy to a conductive substrate.

Provided herein are a two-stage method and a system for extracting lithium from lithium ore. The method comprises extracting lithium from lithium ore and transferring the lithium to a molten metal, thereby forming a lithium-rich molten metal alloy, and transferring the lithium from the lithium-rich molten metal alloy to a conductive substrate.

A method for preparing lithium metal by molten salt electrolysis is provided. The method is carried out by using an electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell is divided into an anode chamber and a cathode chamber. The anode chamber is filled with an anode molten salt electrolyte and inserted with an anode, and the cathode chamber is filled with a cathode molten salt electrolyte and inserted with a cathode. The bottom of the electrolytic cell is further filled with a liquid alloy. After the electrolytic cell is powered on, raw materials including lithium chloride, lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, lithium oxide, etc. are added into the anode chamber so as to obtain a lithium metal product in the cathode chamber. The method of the present invention has advantages such as continuous production, low requirements for a lithium chloride raw material, and high purity of a lithium metal product.

A method for preparing lithium metal by molten salt electrolysis is provided. The method is carried out by using an electrolytic cell. The electrolytic cell is divided into an anode chamber and a cathode chamber. The anode chamber is filled with an anode molten salt electrolyte and inserted with an anode, and the cathode chamber is filled with a cathode molten salt electrolyte and inserted with a cathode. The bottom of the electrolytic cell is further filled with a liquid alloy. After the electrolytic cell is powered on, raw materials including lithium chloride, lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, lithium oxide, etc. are added into the anode chamber so as to obtain a lithium metal product in the cathode chamber. The method of the present invention has advantages such as continuous production, low requirements for a lithium chloride raw material, and high purity of a lithium metal product.

The invention provides an in situ method for protecting material exposed to molten salt, the method having the steps of supplying metal in a first nonreactive state to the molten salt to create a mixture; measuring a redox state of the mixture; and transforming the metal to a second reactive state when the redox state indicates corrosion of the material is about to occur. Also provided is a system for preventing corrosion of structural alloys in molten salt environments, the system having a vessel defining a void containing the molten salt; a voltammetry sensor inserted into the molten salt; a first cathode inserted into the molten salt; and a first anode inserted into the molten salt, whereby the cathode and anode are in electrical communication with an electrical power source.

A method for producing a hydrocarbon including: preparing a molten salt containing a carbonate of a first metal; obtaining precipitates containing a first metal carbide by applying a voltage to the molten salt; and obtaining a gas containing the hydrocarbon and a hydroxide of the first metal by hydrolyzing the first metal carbide.

The present disclosure relates to a method for refining beryllium by molten salt electrolysis, the method comprises: firstly, constructing an electrochemical system, wherein an anode chamber contains an anode molten salt electrolyte, a crude beryllium anode is inserted in the anode molten salt electrolyte, a cathode chamber contains a cathode molten salt electrolyte, a cathode is inserted in the cathode molten salt electrolyte, the anode molten salt electrolyte and the cathode molten salt electrolyte are not in contact with each other but are connected with each other via a liquid alloy at the bottom of the inside of an electrolysis cell; and applying a current for electrolysis to obtain refined solid beryllium at the cathode.