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Element Nr. 3

Lithium

alkali metal solid Entdeckt 1817
6.941 Atomgewicht (u)
180.54 °C Schmelzpunkt
1342 °C Siedepunkt
0.534 g/cm3 Dichte
0.98 Elektronegativität
[He] 2s1 Elektronenkonfiguration
2 Periode
1 Gruppe

📖 Über Lithium

The lightest metal and the lightest solid element. Soft enough to cut with a knife and so light it floats on water. It reacts vigorously with water. Lithium is a key treatment for bipolar disorder and the backbone of modern rechargeable batteries powering phones, laptops, and electric vehicles.

🔧 Verwendungen und Anwendungen

  • Lithium-ion batteries (phones, EVs, laptops)
  • Bipolar disorder medication
  • Ceramics and glass
  • Lithium grease for machinery
  • Nuclear fusion fuel (tritium breeding)

💡 Wusstest du?

Fakt: The global demand for lithium has surged over 400% in a decade due to electric vehicle batteries. Major deposits are in the Lithium Triangle: Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.