The Life Of Lithium
Lithium's cosmic origins, discrepancy in universal amounts, historical discovery in the 18th century, medical uses for gout and urinary stones, and multifaceted nature are explored, highlighting its significance in various fields.
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The article delves into the intriguing history and properties of lithium, an element with a significant impact on various aspects of human life. From its cosmic origins in the Big Bang to its role in the formation of stars and planets, lithium remains a mysterious and essential element. Scientists have been puzzled by the discrepancy between the expected and observed amounts of lithium in the universe, with theories suggesting its destruction inside stars as a possible explanation. The article also traces the human discovery of lithium back to the 18th century, highlighting the challenges faced in isolating this highly reactive element. Despite its reactivity, lithium compounds have been historically used for medical purposes, with early experiments attempting to treat conditions like gout and urinary stones. The story of lithium weaves together scientific curiosity, industrial applications, and medical exploration, showcasing the multifaceted nature of this remarkable element.
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3 comments> Anyone who imagines a future of electric passenger planes, long-duration grid storage and air taxis is conjuring a dream founded on lithium.
Grid storage doesn’t rely so much on density. Sodium-ion batteries would do (as well as the other numerous storage technologies that don’t rely on lithium)
'7 Up was created by Charles Leiper Grigg, who launched his St. Louis–based company The Howdy Corporation in 1920. Grigg came up with the formula for a lemon-lime soft drink in 1929. The product, originally named "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda", was launched two weeks before the Wall Street Crash of 1929. It contained lithium citrate, a mood-stabilizing drug, until 1948.'
Can't stop thinking of the Simpson's World Without Zinc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWpPrWHBHcQ
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