The paper highlights recent work on the general problem of processing lunar materials. The discussion covers lunar source materials, refined products, motivations for using lunar materials, and general considerations for a lunar or space processing plant. Attention is given to chemical processing through various techniques, including electrolysis of molten silicates, carbothermic/silicothermic reduction, carbo-chlorination process, NaOH basic-leach process, and HF acid-leach process. Several options for chemical processing of lunar materials are well within the state of the art of applied chemistry and chemical engineering to begin development based on the extensive knowledge of lunar materials.


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    Title :

    Chemical processing of lunar materials


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Astronautical Federation, International Astronautical Congress


    Publication date :

    1979-09-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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