Citation: Wenyu Yuan, Ying Wang, Shuni Li, Xiaolin Zhu, Quanguo Zhai, Shengli Gao. Preparation and Purification of Alkali Metals[J]. University Chemistry, ;2026, 41(2): 218-231. doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202502111 shu

Preparation and Purification of Alkali Metals

Wenyu Yuan ¹ ,
Ying Wang ¹ ,
Shuni Li ¹ ,
Xiaolin Zhu ¹ ,
Quanguo Zhai ^1,, ,
Shengli Gao ^2,,

1.
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaanxi Normal University, Xi'an 710119, China;
2.
School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China

Corresponding author: Quanguo Zhai, Shengli Gao,
Received Date: 24 February 2025
Revised Date: 18 April 2025

Alkali metals find increasingly widespread applications, with their preparation and purification methods serving as exemplary cases in inorganic synthesis. Given the rapid advancement of new energy technologies, a systematic presentation of alkali metal preparation knowledge has become particularly crucial. Guided by the pedagogical principle of “learning for practical application”, this article systematically reviews the preparation and purification of alkali metals based on literature research and analysis. Special emphasis is placed on correlating chemical principles with technological processes, with particular attention given to highlighting the outstanding contributions of Chinese researchers in lithium extraction from salt lakes. This work aims to provide valuable reference for chemistry students and industry practitioners.
- Alkali metal,
- Preparation,
- Purification,
- Lithium extraction from salt lake
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