Lithium metal (Li)-rod

Lithium is a soft, silver metal, and is the first member of the alkali group of metals. It is the lightest of all metals and, whilst resembling sodium chemically, it is less active. As is the case for other alkali group elements, it is obtained by the electrolysis of the fused halides. The abundance of lithium in the earth's crust is 20 ppm.

Properties:

Appearance silvery-white

Melting point：453.65 K (180.50 °C, 356.90 °F)

Boiling point：1603 K (1330 °C, 2426 °F)

Density (near r.t.)：0.534 g/cm³

 

Application

 

Used in atomic reactors, light alloys and batteries.

Lithium_MSDS.pdf