Formulating metal extraction diluents for challenging conditions
The Escaid™ fluids portfolio features product grades with low viscosities, high flash points and low evaporation rates specifically designed for solvent extraction mining and battery recycling operations. This versatility offers the right balance of good flow and phase separation with minimal diluent losses, and reduced fire risk relative to high flash kerosene alternatives.
Fast separation phase
- Low interaction with the acid solution
- Limited crud formation
- Lower density vs. high flash kerosene
Mitigated risk of disruption in the extraction process
- Limited properties’ variation irrespective of the evaporation loss
Cost effectiveness to refill
- Limited evaporation rate due to high boiling point
- Reduced extractant losses versus high flash kerosene
Worker safety, health and comfort
- Mitigated fire risk (high flash points)
- High occupational exposure limits (low aromatic content)
- Readily biodegradable
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Webinar: ExxonMobil Escaid™ diluent in metal extraction
Mining industries are under pressure to increase production of critical metals and minerals to meet growing demand to support electric vehicle batteries, global electrification and the broader energy transition. Right diluent selection and right process design enables reliable metal production. In this webinar, Dr. Blaise explored why Escaid™ diluent is a right choice and how it helps.
Fact sheet: Escaid™ diluents for solvent extraction in mining.
In the metal extraction process, the diluent plays a key role in the overall efficiency, reliability, and stability of the process. Diluent selection requires balancing cost, availability and safety aspects with extraction efficiency and process stability. Check the fact sheet to learn how to select a diluent for your process and how Escaid™ diluents help you meet all of the process requirements.
