6.941
Atomic Mass (u)
180.54 C
Melting Point
1342 C
Boiling Point
0.534 g/cm3
Density
0.98
Electronegativity
[He] 2s1
Electron Config
2
Period
1
Group
📖 About 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.
🔧 Uses and Applications
- Lithium-ion batteries (phones, EVs, laptops)
- Bipolar disorder medication
- Ceramics and glass
- Lithium grease for machinery
- Nuclear fusion fuel (tritium breeding)
💡 Did You Know?
Fact: 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.