Lithium originates from the Greek word, “lithos,” meaning stone, because at least a small amount of lithium is found in every rock (The Element Lithium, 1). In fact, roughly 0.0007 of the crust of the earth is made up of lithium. At a refined state, it is a malleable, silver-gray metal, which is reactive, flammable, and easily corroded in exposure to moist air (Lithium: historical information, 1). Other characteristics of lithium create specific and productive uses for this element. Lithium has been, and still is, used for many purposes worldwide, including treating medical conditions and the production of batteries (Lithium, Explaining Lithium Oxide Chemistries, 1).
Lithium had been first discovered by Johan August Arfvedson, in Stockholm, Sweden, 1817. Lithium was found within the mineral Petalite. William Thomas Brande as well as Sir Humphrey Davy, were the first to discover Petalite, after the electrolysis for lithium oxide. Electrolysis is the process in which a chemical decomposition is made from moving an electric current throughout a liquid, …show more content…
The Greek word, “lithos”, meaning stone, is another term for lithium because of its frequent appearance in minerals and rocks (The Element Lithium, 1). Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal known for its reactivity, flammability, and ability to be effortlessly corroded in moist air (Lithium: historical information, 1). Although lithium is only proven successful for one medical condition, it is likely effective for many others in the same way (Lithium, 1). The electrical use of lithium already controls most of our devices and tools, and could, possibly, someday control our everyday devices such as our cars and homes, replacing our rather quickly depleting resources, thus creating a new need for a large supply of lithium annually (Lithium: The oil of a new century,
Lithium had been first discovered by Johan August Arfvedson, in Stockholm, Sweden, 1817. Lithium was found within the mineral Petalite. William Thomas Brande as well as Sir Humphrey Davy, were the first to discover Petalite, after the electrolysis for lithium oxide. Electrolysis is the process in which a chemical decomposition is made from moving an electric current throughout a liquid, …show more content…
The Greek word, “lithos”, meaning stone, is another term for lithium because of its frequent appearance in minerals and rocks (The Element Lithium, 1). Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal known for its reactivity, flammability, and ability to be effortlessly corroded in moist air (Lithium: historical information, 1). Although lithium is only proven successful for one medical condition, it is likely effective for many others in the same way (Lithium, 1). The electrical use of lithium already controls most of our devices and tools, and could, possibly, someday control our everyday devices such as our cars and homes, replacing our rather quickly depleting resources, thus creating a new need for a large supply of lithium annually (Lithium: The oil of a new century,