World-first 17-tower system to extract rare metals from lithium waste unveiled
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China and Ganfeng Lithium launched the world's first 17-tower extraction system, turning lithium mining waste into ultra-pure rubidium and cesium, which are rare metals critical for quantum computing and aerospace. The system recovers over 98% of cesium and 95% of rubidium, slashing solvent use by 40% and reducing China's dependence on foreign imports.
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