Lithium - Element Properties and Periodic Table Information

Lithium - An element from the Periodic Table based on the IOUPAC 1985 standard

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Definition of the Lithium Element
A soft, silvery, highly reactive metallic element that is used as a heat transfer medium, in thermo-nuclear weapons, and in various alloys, ceramics, and optical forms of glass.

Origin / Meaning of the name Lithium
Lithium comes from the Greek word lithos which means "stone".

Classification of the Lithium Element
Lithium is classified as an "Alkali Metal" and located in Group 1 elements of the Periodic Table. An Element classified as an Alkali Metal is a very reactive metal that does not occur freely in nature. Alkali metals are soft, malleable, ductile, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Facts about the History of the Lithium Element
Lithium was discovered by Johann Arfvedson in 1817 when he was analyzing minerals from the island of Uto in Sweden. The element was isolated by W.T. Brande and Sir Humphrey Davy.

Occurrence the Lithium Element

• Lithium is widely distributed but does not occur in nature in its free form

• Forms a minor part of almost all igneous rocks

• Found in many natural brines

Associated Uses of Lithium
Lithium batteries
Lithium orotate, carbonate, polymer & bromide
Lithium ion battery
 

The Properties of the Lithium Element
Name of Element : Lithium
Symbol of Element : Li
Atomic Number of Lithium : 3
Atomic Mass: 6.941 amu
Melting Point: 180.54 °C - 453.69 °K
Boiling Point: 1347.0 °C - 1620.15 °K
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 0.53 g/cm3
Color of Lithium : silver

Lithium and the Periodic Table
Check out Lithium on the Periodic Table which arranges each chemical element according to its atomic number, as based on the periodic law, so that chemical elements with similar properties are in the same column. Our Periodic Table is simple to use - just click on the symbol for Lithium for additional information and for an instant comparison of the Atomic Weight, Melting Point, Boiling Point and Mass - G/cc with any other element. An invaluable source of facts and information as a Chemistry reference guide.

Lithium - IUPAC and the Modern Standardised Periodic Table
The Standardised Periodic Table in use today was agreed by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry, IUPAC, in 1985 and now recognises more periods and elements than Dimitri  Mendeleev knew in his day but still all fitting into his concept of  the "Periodic Table" in which Lithium is just one element that can be found.
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