Mass production method for high-purity lithium sulfide using inline-mixer

Abstract

When producing lithium sulfide by a reaction between a lithium raw material and hydrogen sulfide, the reaction is performed under relatively mild conditions compared to the conventional technology, so frequent repairs or replacements due to corrosion and breakdown of reactors and piping are not required, thereby improving the economic efficiency of the process. Since unreacted hydrogen sulfide and a solvent from which moisture has been removed are reused, process costs are reduced so that economic feasibility in mass production is ensured. Furthermore, moisture and water vapor generated in a lithium sulfide production reaction are effectively removed to prevent a reverse reaction into lithium hydroxide and promote a forward reaction so that high-quality lithium sulfide can be produced with high purity and high yield. In addition, particle size may be controlled in the micrometer range without a separate crushing space or crushing stage, thereby providing excellent convenience and mass production.

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