Lithium

About Lithium (Li)

Symbol: Li
Atomic number: 3
Atomic mass: 6.94
Element category: Alkali metal
Lithium is a soft, silvery‐white metal with a low melting point. It is the first alkali metal in the periodic table and the lightest metal. Lithium is highly reactive and flammable; consequently, pure lithium is often stored in mineral oil.
Lithium and its compounds have numerous industrial applications. Most of these are used in heat‐resistant glass and ceramics, lithium grease lubricants, flux additives for the production of iron, steel and aluminium, as well as in lithium batteries.

Stanford Advanced Materials (SAM) can now offer various lithium products, including:

Lithium Compounds:

Lithium fluoride (LiF), Lithium chloride (LiCl), Lithium niobate (LiNbO3)

Lithium Crystals:

Lithium niobate wafer, Lithium tantalate wafer (LiTaO3 wafer), Neodymium‐doped Yttrium Lithium Fluoride (Nd:YLF), LBO crystal (Lithium triborate – LiB3O5), Lithium iodate (LiIO3) crystal

Lithium Evaporation Materials:

Lithium (Li), Lithium niobate (LiNbO3), Lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2), Lithium phosphate (Li3PO4), Lithium fluoride (LiF)

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Lithium Key Features:

Low weight: Lithium is one of the lightest elements and is therefore suited for portable devices and applications where weight is a concern.

High energy density: Lithium‐ion batteries, which offer high energy density, power a wide range of devices, from smartphones to electric vehicles.

Electrical conductivity: Lithium is an effective electrical conductor, a property that is essential for batteries, supercapacitors and electronics.

Thermal stability: Lithium remains stable at high temperatures and during rapid charge/discharge cycles, thereby contributing to the safety of energy storage systems.

Medical applications: Lithium compounds are used in medications for the treatment of mood disorders, which underlines their diverse range of applications.

Lithium Applications:

Battery technology: Lithium‐ion batteries power electric vehicles, portable electronics and renewable energy storage systems, thereby improving energy utilisation.

Electronics: Lithium is an essential component in electronic devices, from laptops to mobile phones, ensuring extended battery life and consistent performance.

Aerospace: Lithium‐ion batteries are used in aerospace for the operation of satellites, space probes and as backup power in aircraft.

Pharmaceuticals: Lithium‐containing medications are prescribed for the treatment of bipolar disorder and depression, thereby improving the management of mental health conditions.

Environmentally friendlier energy: Lithium plays an important role in energy storage systems that facilitate the transition to renewable energy sources.

Lithium Quality Assurance:

Our lithium products are sourced from reputed suppliers who adhere to strict quality criteria. Each product is subject to stringent quality checks to ensure compliance with the highest industry standards.

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