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Corzan® CPVC for the Lithium-Ion Supply Chain

Corzan® CPVC has been specifically engineered and real-world tested to withstand the intense conditions of lithium mining, processing, refining and recycling. With proven performance and superior innovation, it outlasts many metallic alternatives and other plastic piping and is backed by the trusted expertise and support of Lubrizol.

Conveying Process Chemicals Safely in the Lithium-Ion Supply Chain with Corzan CPVC

In this whitepaper, we’ll explain how Corzan CPVC’s inherent chemical resistance properties deliver safe, reliable performance for mining, processing, refining and recycling facilities, helping them stay on the cutting edge with process advancements like direct lithium extraction (DLE) and hydrometallurgy.

Corzan CPVC’s Proven Performance

Lithium Brine

The mixture of salts in lithium brine deionizes and rusts most metal piping. Corzan CPVC is inherently corrosion-resistant due to its additional chlorine content and additives on its polymer chain. It also has the longevity to support the permanent facilities that use DLE.

Lithium Processing and Refining

Chemicals used to process lithium are extremely corrosive to metal piping, reducing piping’s service life and increasing downtime risks for maintenance and repairs. Process water also rusts many metals and contains trace chemicals that can harm some other plastics. Corzan CPVC offers reliable chemical resistance against process chemicals like sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide as well as process water.

Lithium-Ion Recycling

Corzan CPVC can be used in the hydrometallurgical process as it is more resistant to strong acids and bases and is innately resists salts compared to metals and other plastics.

Corzan CPVC has the Chemical Resistance to Support Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling

Lithium-ion battery recycling relies on harsh chemicals to reclaim the valuable metals inside the battery. Learn why Corzan CPVC can reliably convey many of these chemicals for longer than many metal and other plastic piping options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to frequently asked customer questions about Corzan CPVC in the lithium-ion supply chain, such as “What lithium-ion battery recycling processes can Corzan CPVC be used in? and “What are the benefits to using Corzan CPVC in lithium mining operations?”

Explore the Top 10 Chemicals

For long-term system reliability, it is critical to choose a material that resists corrosion. Corzan CPVC effectively stands up to most acids, bases and salts and is innately resistant to corrosive chemicals, including the 10 commonly used chemicals that can degrade and reduce the service life of many metals.