Lithium

Lithium (CAS 7439-93-2) is a soft alkali metal supplied as a pure element, also referenced under trade names such as LectroMax 100 and NP 03, and identified by MeSH ID D008094. It carries no assigned E-code and is catalogued under the Salts & Minerals category.

In battery manufacturing, lithium serves as the active anode material in lithium-ion cells, enabling high energy density through reversible electrochemical intercalation. In pharmaceutical synthesis, it functions as a catalyst and reagent in organolithium reactions, driving carbon-carbon bond formation under controlled conditions. Aerospace and automotive applications rely on lithium-based compounds for lightweight structural alloys.

Lithium is available in various purity grades suited to electronic, pharmaceutical, and industrial specifications, with supply subject to REACH registration requirements within the European market. Procurement teams should confirm grade suitability against application-specific standards prior to ordering. Packaging formats vary by supplier and quantity.