Lithium Deposits in J&K

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Lithium

Lithium is a soft, silvery-white metal and is the lightest metal and the lightest solid element in room temperature and pressure.
It is an alkali metal and is highly reactive and flammable, and must be stored in vacuum, inert atmosphere, or mineral oil.
Lithium is consumed in small doses as supplements.
The most common use of lithium is in manufacturing rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and electric vehicles.
Lithium is also used in the manufacturing of some non-rechargeable batteries for things like heart pacemakers, toys and clocks.
Lithium oxide is used in special glasses and glass ceramics.
Lithium chloride is one of the most hygroscopic materials known, and is used in air conditioning and industrial drying systems (as is lithium bromide).
Lithium stearate is used as an all-purpose and high-temperature lubricant.
Lithium carbonate is used in drugs to treat manic depression, although its action on the brain is still not fully understood.
Lithium hydride is used as a means of storing hydrogen for use as a fuel.

The discovery of 5.9 tonnes of lithium deposits in Jammu and Kashmir would reduce the need for imports and improve employment opportunities.
It will also serve as a major boost to the manufacture of rechargeable batteries for smartphones, laptops and electric cars in the country.

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