Water Molecule Transfer Equilibrium between Li+ and Mg2+ to Reveal the Lithium Separation Mechanism
Journal: Preprints.org
Year: 2025

The neutral organophosphate ester extraction system, particularly tri - butyl - phosphate ester (TBP), has demonstrated remarkable efficiency in lithium recovery from high - magnesium solutions. However, the underlying mechanism governing the separation process remains incompletely understood. To elucidate this, the hydration of ions and the water transfer equilibrium are considered pivotal factors. Given the scarcity of comprehensive theoretical studies on the water transfer equilibrium between