Methods For Recovering Cesium Or Rubidium Values From Ore Or Other Materials

摘要

A method to liberate and recover cesium, rubidium, or both from ore or other material is described. The method involves heating the ore or other material in the presence of at least one reactant. The heating is such that it liberates at least a portion of the cesium or rubidium or both from the ore. Cesium or rubidium or both resulting from the method are further described.

主权项

1. A method for recovering at least cesium, rubidium, or both from an ore or other material, said method comprising:
heating a) said ore or other material, and b) at least one reactant together, wherein said heating is at a temperature sufficient to liberate at least a portion of said cesium, rubidium, or both from said ore or other material, and said reactant is an oxide of a metal, or a carbonate of a metal, hydroxide of a metal or a hydrate of a metal, that is capable of displacing cesium oxide, rubidium oxide, or both from said ore or other material.