Li
metal· Li
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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Compliance & Regulations
?EAR?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| 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 | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 585 | kg/m³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.000 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -2.620 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.000170 | eV/atom | — |
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Regulatory Screening
Environmental
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RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.