Electrorefining process for lunar free metal - Space and terrestrial applications and implicationsAn electrochemical refining process is proposed for the separation and recovery of principal and trace elements from reduced metallic particles found in lunar soils. A process variation is presented for purification and recovery of chromium and manganese from electrodeposited impure iron available from lunar silicate and other minerals. The process involves anodic dissolution of impure metal and cathodic deposition in divided cells using aqueous chloride solutions. The anolyte is withdrawn and separated using ion exchange techniques.
Document ID
19820052101
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Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Waldron, R. D. (Rockwell International Corp. Downey, CA, United States)