Production of oxygen from lunar soil by molten salt electrolysisA simple approach to utilizing lunar resources proposes to dissolve lunar soil, without or with little beneficiation, in a suitable molten salt and to electrolyze the oxides to oxygen and a metal byproduct. The envisioned process and the required technological advances are discussed. Promising electrolysis conditions have been identified in a recent experimental program to manufacture silicon and aluminum from anorthite.
Document ID
19910027512
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Keller, Rudolf (EMEC Consultants Export, PA, United States)