Lithium Rod

Lithium Rod is a highly reactive, lightweight metallic form of lithium that is prized for its low density, strong electrochemical potential, and softness, which makes it easy to machine and integrate into experimental setups. Its high reactivity with nonmetals and unique electron-donating properties make it essential in various industries, particularly in energy storage, advanced materials research, and metallurgy. Lithium Rod is widely used in battery research, where it serves as a reference electrode material or as a component in experimental lithium-metal batteries. Beyond energy storage, it is applied in metallurgy for alloying processes and in chemical synthesis where pure lithium is required. Specific technologies benefiting from Lithium Rod include next-generation high-capacity rechargeable batteries, specialized alloy development for aerospace and lightweight structural applications, and laboratory-scale studies of lithium’s reactivity under controlled conditions. Its importance in research and innovation lies in enabling the exploration of fundamental electrochemical mechanisms and the advancement of energy technologies that are pivotal for renewables, transportation, and high-performance devices. In both scientific and industrial contexts, Lithium Rod stands as a foundational material bridging research and applied technology.

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Flammable

Corrosive

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Tolerances

Rod

Diameter	=<10mm	±10%
Diameter	>10mm	±5%

Material Properties for Metals

Atomic Properties

Element	Value
Atomic number	3
Crystal structure	Body centred cubic
Electronic structure	He 2s¹
Valences shown	1
Atomic weight( amu )	6.941
Thermal neutron absorption cross-section( Barns )	63
Photo-electric work function( eV )	2.4
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	6/ 7.5
Natural isotope distribution( Mass No./% )	7/ 92.5
Atomic radius - Goldschmidt( nm )	0.157
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	2/ 75.6
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	3/ 122.4
Ionisation potential( No./eV )	1/ 5.39

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Material condition	Polycrystalline
Poisson's ratio	0.36
Bulk modulus( GPa )	11.1
Tensile modulus( GPa )	4.91
Hardness - Vickers( kgf mm⁻² )	<5

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	9.29@20@20°C
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	0.00435@0-100°C
Thermal emf against Pt (cold 0C - hot 100C)( mV )	1.82

Physical Properties

Element	Value
Boiling point( C )	1342
Density( gcm⁻³ )	0.534@20°C

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	180.5
Latent heat of evaporation( J g⁻¹ )	19600
Latent heat of fusion( J g⁻¹ )	422
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	3560@25°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	84.8@0-100°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	56@0-100°C