Patent ID: 7029641
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: C01B,C01D

Abstract:
1. A method for preparing lithium borohydride on an industrial scale comprising (a) placing in a cylindrical tank 1 mole or more of a first reactant comprising one or more members of the list consisting of sodium borohydride and potassium borohydride, 1 mole or more of a second reactant comprising lithium chloride, and a solvent capable of dissolving lithium borohydride; and (b) mixing the contents of said cylindrical tank, wherein said mixing is performed by rotating a shaft connected to one or more blades or impellers, and wherein said mixing imparts power per unit volume of at least 500 watt/cubic meter to said contents of said cylindrical tank; wherein said method is performed without the use of attrition media.