Lithium is a soft, silvery metal in group 1 with high electrochemical potential and low density.
Properties of Lithium | It reacts vigorously with water, has a low melting point for a metal and excellent ionic conductivity in salts.
Uses of Lithium | Extracted from brines and minerals, lithium is critical for rechargeable batteries and used in mood stabilizing medications.
Isotopes of Lithium | Stable isotopes Li 6 and Li 7 exist; metallic lithium is highly reactive and must be stored under inert conditions to prevent fires.