Lithium is a soft, lightweight alkali metal prized for its exceptional energy density and electrochemical properties. It is the primary active component in lithium-ion batteries, lithium-polymer batteries, and advanced energy storage systems that power consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and grid-scale storage. Engineers select lithium for applications requiring maximum energy-to-weight ratio, high charge density, and reliability in demanding thermal and cycling environments—making it indispensable for portable power and electrification across transportation and renewable energy sectors.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K)2 entries | 13.83 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 13.80 | GPa | — | ||
Elastic Compliance Tensor(Sij) | Matrix (redacted) | 1/GPa | — | ||
Elastic Anisotropy(AU) | 0.3418 | - | — | ||
Elastic Stiffness Tensor(Cij) | Matrix (redacted) | Pa | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν)2 entries | 0.3108 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 0.3400 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G)2 entries | 5.988 | GPa | — | ||
| ↳ | 6.840 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 585 | kg/m³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.620 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.000170 | eV/atom | — |