Lithium

Lithium (CAS 7439-93-2) is a soft alkali metal supplied in metallic form for industrial and specialty chemical applications.

Where is Lithium used?

• Battery and energy storage: primary anode material in lithium-metal cells
• Battery and energy storage: precursor for lithium-ion battery electrolytes and cathode compounds
• Pharmaceutical synthesis: reagent in organolithium synthesis routes
• Aerospace and defense: lithium-aluminum alloys that reduce structural weight
• Electronics: specialty ceramics and glass formulations
• Flux materials support high-precision printed circuit board fabrication and assembly.

Good to know: Packaging is typically under inert atmosphere or mineral oil to prevent oxidation during transit and long-term storage.

Commercial specifications

• Purity levels commonly range from 99% to 99.9%+
• Procurement quantities range from small laboratory lots to bulk industrial supply