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Li
3 · 6.941 u

Lithium (Li)

Kibaya lithium is the highest monetary-value resource with $38.4M projected annual revenue.

Properties & SONALEK data

Atomic number
3
Symbol
Li
Atomic mass
6.941 u
Melting point
180.5 °C
Density
0.534 g/cm³
Main use
Batteries
Monthly prod.
4 000 t
SONALEK — Phase 1
Annual production
48 000 t
Annual revenue (80%)
38,4M$
Lithium — SONALEK

Main applications

Li-ion batteries
Electric vehicles, smartphones, energy storage — booming market.
Pharmaceuticals
Treatment of bipolar disorder and depression.
Ceramics & glass
Special ceramics, precision glass, high-temperature lubricant.
Nuclear
Moderator in civilian nuclear reactors.