Electrochemical extraction of Sm(III) on active Ni electrode fabricated Sm–Ni alloys

Evaluation of noble metals as reactive electrodes for separation of lanthanides from molten LiF-BeF2

“…10,11 In order to improve the reduction potential of lanthanide elements, reactive electrodes with alloying effect have often been proposed for electrochemical separation processes. [12][13][14][15] Straka studied the reduction and recovery of Gd and Sm from LiF-BeF 2 melt using a reactive Ni electrode. 14 Gd-Ni alloy was formed on the surface of the Ni electrode after potential static electrodeposition, and the co-deposition of the Be on the Ni electrode was not ruled out.…”