Feb 27, 2023
By: Rahul VermaThe 5.9 million tonnes of lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir, if completely extracted and converted into battery-grade Lithium, can support up to 6 TWh of cell production. Apart from lithium-ion batteries, here are potential applications of lithium.
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Lithium is used as a coolant and neutron absorber in some nuclear reactors.
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Lithium is used in metallurgy to improve the strength and ductility of metals such as aluminum and copper.
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Due to its ability to minimize friction and wear on moving parts, lithium finds use in producing greases and lubricants.
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Lithium's capability to decrease the melting point of ceramics and glass and enhance their characteristics like strength and durability makes it a suitable material for manufacturing.
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Lithium produces lightweight alloys in the aerospace sector for making parts that require both robustness and lightness, such as those found in aircraft and spacecraft.
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Lithium is used to treat bipolar disorder, a mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings. It also treats other psychiatric disorders, such as depression and schizophrenia.
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Lithium-ion batteries are the most common rechargeable batteries in electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. Lithium is also used in primary batteries, which are non-rechargeable and commonly used in small electronic devices.
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Lithium is used as a micronutrient in agriculture to improve crop yields and quality.
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