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Published: 1993-01-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781568061948

Lithium, a silvery white metal, is the lightest solid element at normal temperatures. It is being used in an increasing number of manufacturing processes, mostly in the form of lithium compounds and mineral concentrates, and to a lesser extent in its elemental form. Largest industry users are: ceramics, glass and enamels, aluminum production, lubricants and greases, industrial air conditioning and high-energy batteries. Charts, tables and maps.