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China develops new tech to extract caesium from brine

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Chinese researchers have developed a novel method to extract caesium from brine, potentially reducing the nation's reliance on imports of this critical strategic resource. The new technique utilizes a sieve-like material that selectively captures caesium ions, overcoming challenges posed by low concentrations and interfering ions in salt lake brines. This breakthrough, published in the Chemical Engineering Journal, could significantly bolster China's domestic supply chain for caesium, which is vital for applications in satellite technology, sensors, and specialized glass. AI

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China develops new tech to extract caesium from brine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhang Tong ·

    Can China’s caesium-from-brine tech cut reliance on Canadian, Australian ores?

    Chinese researchers have developed an environmentally friendly method to extract caesium from brine, a process they say could boost China’s supply of the strategic resource. Caesium, a rare metal, is a critical strategic resource used in satellite atomic clocks, missile thermal i…

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