How to extract Lithium from batteries (and cobalt as well)

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  • In this video I extract lithium chloride and cobalt oxalate from Li-ion polymer batteries containing the compound LiCoO2.
    I try differant methods and follow a litterature reference linked under.
    The point was to finally make a pinkish flamme to add yet another colored fire to the content I show on this channel.
    Anyway thanks for reading this and watching the video ! Don't forget to like and subscribe as well ! ;D
    Background musics I used in this video :
    -Love In Your Eyes : • Love In Your Eyes
    -Dreaming : • Dreaming
    PDF link to the litterature reference mentionned : acrobat.adobe....
    my mail if whatever idk : moins1puissance@gmail.com
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    #chemistry #diy #experiment #lab #otc #science #lithium #batteries #pink #red #blue #tutorial #fire

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  • @aryanrajsingh3058
    @aryanrajsingh3058 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for such a well explained video as you have tried everything and brought out all the problems you can face and how to avoid them

  • @dj13579100
    @dj13579100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You can use a metal pipe cutter for opening the cylindrical batteries and also discharge the battery's

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for advice !, but I don't have one sadly :(

  • @fregtz735
    @fregtz735 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good video. This channel should have a lot more subs.

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much ! I think this is due to the ai voice, I could speak but I have a terrible accent so I'll continue with ai for the moment. Also the fisrt goal was just to make random videos which means I'll continue to post no matter how much subs I have.
      Anyway have a nice day ❤️🙂

    • @fregtz735
      @fregtz735 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jam_kemist3986 i didnt know there was ai voice because i was watching it muted with subtitles

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fregtz735 lol tech is amazing

    • @amogusenjoyer
      @amogusenjoyer 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jam_kemist3986the AI voice is surprisingly ok, and I say that as someone who usually hates AI voices. I'd say just make sure to not have typos in the text so that it doesn't sound weird.
      Also, ton accent est sûrement pas si pire! Mais dans tous les cas, tu peux l'améliorer et juste utiliser la voix IA en attendant. 😅

  • @-KrolGame-
    @-KrolGame- ปีที่แล้ว +3

    vert good setup not dangerous very cool 😀😀

    • @LeBaobab_
      @LeBaobab_ ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah with some protection...😂

  • @-KrolGame-
    @-KrolGame- ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thank you for helping

  • @chemistryreacts
    @chemistryreacts ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video, The people telling you to wear gloves when handling cobalt salts probably never wash their hands before they eat.

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol, thanks for watching 😂👍🏻
      I still want to put them on next time I film to give a good exemple, I think it's important. Anyway have a nice day !

    • @chemistryreacts
      @chemistryreacts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chemistryreacts also very funny I was already subscribed to you with my other account, very cool to see how chemistry brings people together !

    • @chemistryreacts
      @chemistryreacts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jam_kemist3986 This might be the most wholesome youtube interaction I have ever had, I look forward to your future videos.

  • @Superfastisfast
    @Superfastisfast ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Underrated bro,

  • @lilick_ouuu
    @lilick_ouuu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think you should show up to us the ingredients at the beginning of the video, for those who want to do it with you !

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks ! Good advice 🗿
      Pano 🗿

  • @tahallium
    @tahallium ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you think these batteries are free of heavy metals? is the extraction safe?

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว

      Most lithium batteries contain others metals that can be named as heavy, I mention in the video, cobalt but there is most of the time other ones such as nickel,manganese, maybe iron and other, but that doesn't mean it's not safe, the procedure if show is relatively safe compared to other ones you may find online, the salts are not really toxic or carcinogenic here so appart from putting gloves, you don't have to take a lot of precautions, have a good day !

  • @raisatahiyah1301
    @raisatahiyah1301 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Since Al foil holds the LiCoO2 in cathode, can you explain what happened to the Al foil part during the experiment?

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Most of it was separed because the LiCoO2 is very flaky and tends to fall off but it's dificult to see, if there was any Al left it would be dissolved by HCl to form AlCl3 which is a soluble salt

  • @dkjawahar-techexpt671
    @dkjawahar-techexpt671 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, excellent work backed by long chemical steps. Thanks for your efforts taken to share with all, from Jawaharlal Bharat INDIA 🙏

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much for your appreciation !

  • @jam_kemist3986
    @jam_kemist3986  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    new server with @Mryellow and @salt and peroxide ! discord.gg/gpntKUgNHm

  • @boneeek_
    @boneeek_ 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    After I added the acid to the foil the solution was yellow-green

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Are you sure of what type of battery you used ? There are also differences between lithium batteries, some containing more nickel(green colored) or copper(blue green colored) , even other metals like manganese, iron etc

    • @boneeek_
      @boneeek_ 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jam_kemist3986 I'm sure it was a lithium ion battery at least it was written that it is a li-ion battery, however I once bought a carbon-zinc battery and on it was written that it is a carbon-zinc battery but when I dissasembeled it for carbon rods I realized it was a zinc chloride so it could be a production mistake, I'll try with a other li-ion battery and let you know

    • @boneeek_
      @boneeek_ 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@jam_kemist3986 I previously used a li-ion battery from a vape, I have some li-ion laptop batteries I'll try with them

    • @boneeek_
      @boneeek_ 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@jam_kemist3986 alright, so it was a wrong battery, thanks for help

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  8 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@boneeek_ no problem have a good day !

  • @Drjtherrien
    @Drjtherrien ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Personally I would wear gloves doing this. I work with cobalt compounds and they are considered a possible carcinogen. For the very minor inconvenience of wearing minimal PPE it's not worth the risk imho.

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You are right, I'll try to improve on overall safety precautions in the future and also put a warning in the video. It's always better to give a good exemple. Thanks for your comment !

    • @Drjtherrien
      @Drjtherrien ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jam_kemist3986 Thanks for doing that! Just subscribed and looking forward to future videos.

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@Drjtherrienthanks I've also subed to your Channel it looks great 👌🏻

    • @Drjtherrien
      @Drjtherrien ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jam_kemist3986 Thanks!

  • @matthewanderson6254
    @matthewanderson6254 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This guy loves the birch....❤

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wym, birch wood, birch reduction ?

  • @jbone877
    @jbone877 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As is so often the case, oxalic acid is the cheat code

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's pretty usefull yeah but you still gotta deal with contamination because it precipitates most transition metals

  • @lordchickenhawk
    @lordchickenhawk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    G'donya Jam. So far Ive had to destroy long life lithium non-rechargables to avoid the cobalt issue... now I just need to know where you got the oxalic acid you used, I've already got everything else.
    EDIT: Bugga. Just read your channel bio. Until that I thought you were an Aussie given the voice-over. I may not be able to get hold of oxalic acid from the same source. Our government hates chemistry hobbyists and makes lots of stuff hard to get in any decent quantity...

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey ! Thanks for the big comment and checking out the bio ! I've got m'y oxalic acid a few years ago in the equivalent of a home depot if you know what I mean, it was sold as an anti-rust, under the name :"sel d'oseille" I'm not sure what it means but hopefully you can find some near 👍🏻 have a great day 🙂

    • @g-radical349
      @g-radical349 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      gday! u can get it from Bunnings as a rust remover ;)

    • @lordchickenhawk
      @lordchickenhawk 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@g-radical349 Ah, cheers mate. I'll check it out next time I head down to town. We don't have a Bunnings out here in Port Pirie.

  • @alish5417
    @alish5417 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Extracting an oxide or sulpphate salt of lithium ,but not metal yet ,i know how to make it back to metal ,high musk ,hes worried that lion goes extinct ,no just wait for my batterry is likfpo4 works on californium

  • @my3Kiomi
    @my3Kiomi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How to extract only lithium

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lithium metal you mean ?

    • @craigpater6278
      @craigpater6278 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Some lithium batteries contain large thin coiled sheets of pure lithium metal just be really careful opening the batteries to get to the lithium and remember to always use appropriate safety equipment and personal protective equipment

    • @my3Kiomi
      @my3Kiomi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jam_kemist3986 yes

    • @my3Kiomi
      @my3Kiomi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jam_kemist3986 kindly let me know the process to extract lithium

  • @slqjeueuieqpiejdjsjs
    @slqjeueuieqpiejdjsjs ปีที่แล้ว

    the color is due to some other metal impurity, you cant have anhydrous salt in water solution

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว

      I recommend you take a look at the wikipedia page for Cobalt chloride 🐢

    • @slqjeueuieqpiejdjsjs
      @slqjeueuieqpiejdjsjs ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jam_kemist3986 the solution becomes blue but that doesnt mean anhydrous form forms.

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@slqjeueuieqpiejdjsjsdid you take a look a real data about CoCl2 or are you just trying to make a point ?

  • @christopherleubner6633
    @christopherleubner6633 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A much better method to grab the lithium is to soak the foils in carbonic acid. The lithium dissolves but cobalt or other metals won't. Simply filter and dry. Next you can grab the other metals with HCl❤

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's actually wrong, the compound in the batteries LiCoO2 won't dissolve in carbonic acid (CO2 + H2O) and even if it did the Co would get dissolved as well

  • @HVA08
    @HVA08 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wearing gloves, bro

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did not had any at that time but since I'm getting more views, I will found some to give a better exemple (and for myself), the next video that will be uploaded was filmed before but the one after that is going to be much better in quality, thanks for the comment ! I'm always open for suggestions

    • @dgurevich1
      @dgurevich1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bitch mittens?

  • @lazyobject5797
    @lazyobject5797 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา +1

    Behind all thus nice voice probably lies a terrible yeild

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      I always have terrible yields anyway 😌

  • @GodlikeIridium
    @GodlikeIridium ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice chemistry. But your lab and especially the balance and hot plate look like from a meth lab xD

    • @jam_kemist3986
      @jam_kemist3986  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never did lol, I mean I don't have budget, that's why they look trash(and they are) but thanks for commenting ❤️have a good day

    • @lordchickenhawk
      @lordchickenhawk ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jam_kemist3986 ...not to mention how hard getting proper glass ware is here in Oz... my home chemistry equipment looks just like yours.

  • @utterfilth69
    @utterfilth69 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gloves😢