Lithium
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About Lithium
Lithium, named after the Greek word for 'stone', is a chemical element with the symbol Li and atomic number 3. It's a soft, silvery-white alkali metal, the lightest metal, and the least dense solid element. Highly reactive and flammable, it requires storage in vacuum, inert atmosphere, or inert liquid.
Lithium's Area of Expertise
Lithium's expertise lies in its unique properties as a chemical element, including its light weight, softness, and high reactivity. It's widely used in batteries, ceramics, and glass production, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.
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