Sunday, August 15, 2010

Lithium

Most chemistry students know the importance of Lithium.Actually this is an alkali metal.
  • Symbol : Li
  • Atomic number : 3
  • Electronic configuration : [He]2s1
  • Flame color : Crimson color
  • Metallic lithium has a silver like appearance.

Uses of lithium

  • Heat transfer applications
  • As an alloying agent
  • For battery anodes
  • Drying agents.

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