About Lithium
Lithium: The Next Strategic MaterialLithium (Li), the third element on the periodic table is the lightest metal known to man. What makes lithium attractive in the production of batteries is its unusually high storage capacity, making it the obvious choice for laptop computers, hand held electronic devices and of course electric vehicle's.The reality is that lithium only occurs in economic concentrations in a handful of regions on the planet. Lithium, like copper and other base materials, can be used in a wide variety of applications. According to the US Geological Survey ("USGS"), "a quarter of all Li produced worldwide is used in batteries; both high-power non-rechargeable cells as well as rechargeable batteries used in cellular phones and laptop computers."  Chevy Volt: 16 kWh battery Uses roughly 10 kg lithium carbonate Source: General Motors | |
