Vanadium Vs Lithium

Question 1

What are the producing countries of Lithium?

Answer 1

Austrailia, China, Chile

Question 2

What are the producing countries of Vanadium?

Answer 2

China (50%), Russia, South africa

Question 3

Can lithium and vanadium be recycled?

Answer 3

Lithium can be recycled, vanadium has long life cycle and no info on recycling

Question 4

What is the extraction and production process of Lithium?

Answer 4

Hydrometallurgical process (leaching, solvent extraction, electrolysis)

Question 5

What is the extraction and production process of Vanadium?

Answer 5

Pyrometallurgical process ( 700-800 degrees)

Question 6

What is the energy consumption of Lithium?

Answer 6

Vacuum drying

Question 7

What is the energy consumption of Vanadium?

Answer 7

Energy intensive steps of pyrometallurgical process

Question 8

What are the waste production of Lithium and Vanadium?

Answer 8

HCl, Brine and carbonate salt

Question 9

What are the environmental impacts of Lithium and Vanadium?

Answer 9

GHS’s released from vacuum drying (L) and roasting (V)

Question 10

what can be Recycled, Reused and Extracted in Lithium and Vanadium production?

Answer 10

HCl can be reused in extraction. By products of Vanadium used to make U, Mg