India's first lithium find: 7 facts about ‘cosmic’ metal key for EV boost

By Gkbooks 10 February, 2023

Since lithium was first discovered in India, here are five interesting facts about the important metal.

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Lithium is the lightest metal. It possesses an exceptional reaction when combined with water, producing a fiery output capable of burning flesh.

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Lithium holds dominance in the battery materials market for having the highest energy storage per kilogram, due to its low density.

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Lithium's light weight makes it highly useful in situations where weight is a concern. For example, a Tesla vehicle can run on a 600-kilogram...

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lithium-ion battery, whereas if it relied on lead-acid batteries, it would require 4000 kilograms to provide the same power.

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Unlike lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries can be discharged to around 10% of their capacity without experiencing failure.

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More than half of the world's lithium comes from Australia. Despite the availability of lithium, only 18% of it is currently accessible for use.

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The lithium reserves located in the Salton Sea region of California are anticipated to provide energy for over 50 million electric vehicles within the next few years.

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