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Norsk Hydro process
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Norsk Hydro process

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  • magnesium processing
    magnesium processing
    / Electrolysis

    In the Norsk Hydro process, impurities are first removed by precipitation and filtering. The purified brine, which contains approximately 8.5 percent magnesium, is concentrated by evaporation to 14 percent and converted to particulates in a prilling tower. This product is further dried to water-free particles and conveyed…

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    In the Norsk Hydro process, impurities are first removed by precipitation and filtering. The purified brine, which contains approximately 8.5 percent magnesium, is concentrated by evaporation to 14 percent and converted to particulates in a prilling tower. This product is further dried to water-free particles and conveyed…

    Read More