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Lithium single crystal 3Li6.939
Lithium was discovered in 1817 by J.A. Arfvedson at Stockholm, Sweden. Isolated in 1821 by W.T. Brande.
[Greek: lithos = stone]
French: lithium
German: lithium
Italian: litio
Spanish: litio
Description: Lithium is a soft, silvery-white metal that reacts slowly with oxygen and water. It is used in lightweight alloys, especially with aluminium and magnesium, and in greases, batteries, glass, medicine and nuclear bombs.
| Metal single crystal properties | |
|---|---|
| State: | single crystal |
| Crystal structure: | cubic, bc |
| Production method: | Czochralski |
| Standard size: | diameter 5mm thickness 3mm |
| Orientation: | (100), (110) and (111) |
| Orientation accuracy: | <2°, <1°, <0.5° or <0.1° |
| Polishing: | as cut |
| Purity: | 99.8% |