Lithium
Li
Info on Lithium
Name: Lithium
Symbol: Li
Mass #: 6.941
Period #: 2
Group #: 1
Group name: alkali metals
State of matter: Metal
Uses of Lithium in life:
- Batteries
- Glass
- Air Treatment
Batteries
Lithium is ideal for use in battery applications as it has the highest electric output per unit weight of any battery material.
Glass
It's used for making strong glass.
Air Treatment
In closed systems such as submarines, mining rescue kits and space shuttles lithium hydroxide anhydrous serves as an absorbent to remove carbon dioxide from the air.