Lithium
MATERIAL OVERVIEW
Characteristics: Very soft silvery metal. Mohs hardness 0.6. Viscosity of liquid lithium less than water, heat capacity about the same as water. Reacts exothermally with nitrogen in moist air at room temperature. High electrical conductivity. Soluble in liquid ammonia.
Hazards: Ignites in air near melting point. Dangerous fire and explosion risk when exposed to water, nitrogen, acids or oxidizing agents. Extinguish fires with chemical only. Lithium ion is toxic to central nervous system.
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GENERAL PROPERTIES
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Symbol: |
Li |
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Atomic Number: |
3 |
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Atomic Weight: |
6.941 |
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Density: |
0.534 gm/cc |
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Melting Point: |
180.54 oC |
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Boiling Point: |
1342 oC |
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Thermal Conductivity: |
0.848 W/cm/K @ 298.2 K |
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Electrical Resistivity: |
8.55 microhm-cm @ 0 oC |
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Electronegativity: |
1.0 Paulings |
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Specific Heat: |
0.85 Cal/g/K @ 25 oC |
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Heat of Vaporization: |
32.48 K-Cal/gm atom at 1342 oC |
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Heat of Fusion: |
1.10 Cal/gm mole |
ALKALI METALS VIDEO CLIPS
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Alkali Metals
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TYPICAL ANALYSES - Impurities in ppm
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Material / Purity: |
3N8 |
| Na | 30 |
| Ca | 100 |
| Fe | <10 |
| Si | 20 |
| Cl | <10 |
| K | 25 |
| N | <200 |
LITHIUM ROD
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Material |
Purity |
| Lithium Rod 0.50” Diameter x 6.5" Long, 1/4 pound can under dry argon | 3N8 |
Lithium Rod 0.50" Diameter x 3.25" Long, 1/4 pound can under dry argon  |
3N8 |
Lithium Rod 0.50" Diameter x 3.25" Long, 1/4 pound can under dry argon, Foil Wrapped    |
3N8 |
Rod is sold in a ¼ pound can under dry argon. Single rods can also be purchased. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a quote or additional information.
LITHIUM WIRE
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Material |
Purity |
| Lithium Wire 0.125" Diameter, with a light coating of oil, packaged in a sealed can under dry argon | 3N8 |
Wire is spooled to order and sold by the foot. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a quote or additional information.
LITHIUM COMPOUNDS
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Material |
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Lithium Bromide, LiBr  |
2N8 |
| Lithium Carbonate, Li2CO3 |
2N5, 5N |
| Lithium Chloride, LiCl |
2N8 |
| Lithium Cobaltite, LiCoO2 |
2N |
| Lithium Fluoride, LiF, 3-6mm Pieces |
3N |
| Lithium Fluoride, LiF, -325 Mesh |
3N |
| Lithium Iodate, LiIO3 |
3N |
| Lithium Metaborate, LiBO2 |
2N |
| Lithium Molybdate, Li2MoO4 |
2N |
| Lithium Niobate, LiNbO3, -325 Mesh |
3N |
| Lithium Titanate, Li2TiO3, -200 Mesh |
3N |
Compounds are packaged to order and sold by the gram or kilogram. Call or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for additional specifications or custom requirements.
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