Description

Lithium CAS NO 7439-93-2 is a soft, silvery-white alkali metal that is the lightest solid element. It is a critical raw material valued for its exceptional electrochemical potential and reactivity, serving as a cornerstone for modern energy storage and advanced manufacturing. This high-purity metal is essential for industries including rechargeable battery production, pharmaceuticals, aerospace alloys, and organic synthesis.

Application

• Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing: Primary component in cathodes (e.g., lithium cobalt oxide, lithium iron phosphate) and anodes for consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid storage systems.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used as a key reagent in the production of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and psychiatric medications.
• Metallurgy & Alloy Production: Alloying agent to enhance the strength and reduce the density of aluminum and magnesium for aerospace and automotive applications.
• Organic & Polymer Chemistry: Powerful reducing agent and catalyst in fine chemical synthesis, including the production of synthetic rubber and plastics.
• Nuclear Fusion Research: Used as a breeding material for tritium in experimental fusion reactor designs.
• Air Treatment & Drying: Employed as a desiccant and carbon dioxide scrubber in confined environments like submarines and spacecraft.
• Glass & Ceramics: Additive to lower melting points and improve thermal expansion properties in specialty glass and ceramic formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium
CAS No.	7439-93-2
Molecular Formula	Li
Molecular Weight	6.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium metal; Li; Lithium ingot; Lithium wire; Lithium ribbon; Lithium shot; Lithium granules; Lithium rod
EINECS	231-102-5

Quality Control

Our lithium metal is produced and handled under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity and impurity profiles. Quality is verified against relevant industry specifications, and we can support requirements for high-purity grades used in battery and pharmaceutical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly reactive nature, lithium must be stored under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or mineral oil) to prevent oxidation and reaction with atmospheric moisture and nitrogen. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources, and incompatible materials such as water, acids, and halogens.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Silvery-white metal
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li)	≥ 99.9%
Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.02%
Potassium (K)	≤ 0.01%
Calcium (Ca)	≤ 0.03%
Nitrogen (N)	≤ 0.005%
Form	Ingot, Wire, Ribbon, Shot, Granules

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.