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    Why is this news so important?

    For the last two days, I have been reading in all newspapers and news portals that Lithium has been found in Jammu. Even I have seen this in Television news. I have learnt that the reserve is considerable and it may change the future of the country.

    In this context, I must admit that although I studied Chemistry upto the Graduation level, my knowledge about Lithium is a big zero, because it was not included in the syllabus of inorganic chemistry/industrial chemistry during my student days, and so, it was not important for examination purpose. Due to this, I don't understand the importance of finding Lithium reserve in Jammu.

    I would be grateful if knowledgeable members kindly explain the importance of this news and how this mineral reserve can change the future of the country.
  • #769483

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    Lithium is a soft metal. It is lighter also and has lowest density of all metals. Just like Sodium (Na), it reacts vigorously with water.
    Lithium is an important metal and it is extensively used in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, toys, and electric vehicles.
    One of the most important use of Lithium is its use in special medical items like pacemaker for heart.
    Lithium metal is also used to mix with aluminium and magnesium making special alloys which are having more strength but are lighter.
    These alloys are also used in aircraft, bicycle frames and high-speed trains.
    Apart from the above some Lithium compounds are used in the various industries. For example Lithium oxide is used in special glasses and glass ceramics, Lithium chloride is used in air conditioning and industrial drying systems, Lithium stearate is used as a lubricant, Lithium carbonate is used in some drugs for treating certain mental disorders, and Lithium hydride is used as medium for storing hydrogen for use as a fuel.
    So Lithium is definitely an important metal and any new reserve of Lithium found in our country is welcome.
    Knowledge is power.

  • #769487

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    The importance of Lithium is increasing day by day but availability is becoming very less. Lithium is having many uses. It is having many industrial applications.
    Lithium batteries and Lithium Ion batteries are becoming very important as they are useful in many electronic gadgets and electric vehicles. Lithium availability is less. Lithium and its compounds are used as heat-resistant glass and ceramics, lithium grease lubricants, flux additives for iron, steel and aluminum production also. Lithium ion batteries are rechargeable while lithium batteries are single-use. Lithium is having applications in health care industry.
    These days the requirement of lithium is increasing due to electric vehicles and electronic appliances. So these reserves will help India in making some good money. Lithium is very costly and may cost around 1300 USD per Kg. Probably that is the reason, this news has become that important.
    drrao
    always confident

  • #769488

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    Of late, lithium has gained its importance for its abundant use in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and electronic toys etc. Of all the metals, it is lighter in respect of its density. We have seen how vigorously Sodium reacts with water forming Sodium Hydroxide and liberating Hydrogen and in the same way it has its reaction with water forming Lithium Hydride.
    It is extensively used in the process of making Pacemaker and so it has been a indispensable item, Amalgamation of Lithium and Aluminium finds its use to make special alloys which offers more strength and at the same time lighter. Because of its high durability, it is used in the manufacturing of air craft and bicycle frames.
    With the advent of electronic cars, lithium batteries are to be used as rechargeable batteries for it needs to be replaced once it completes its operation cycle.
    If a huge reserve of this metal has been identified in Jammu as notified by author, it is a heartening news and this could ease the process of making different items to be used in health care, batteries and other industries.

  • #769494

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    Lithium is euphemistically called "white Gold".
    Lithium will be soon getting the status and value akin to the current petroleum oil. It is the promise and pride for the immediate future. Yes, Lithium is needed for the rechargeable batteries. Lithium batteries are having a lot of pros and considered superior to other type of batteries . With the existing worldwide spread of hand held and portable devices, and the upcoming demand and spread of Electric Vehicles, the demand for Lithium batteries is huge and increasing. However only very few countries have lithium producion. As of no China produces almost 60% of the world Lithium production and has a major role in manufacture of Lithium batteries.

    Though India has a vision of production and use of Electric Vehicles and has indigenous production of EVs , we have to depend for lithium on other countries. This naturally will add to the cost and also hamper our vision of self dependence and becoming a manufacturing hub.
    It is in this context that we have to weigh the news of discovering Lithium reserve in our country.

    It will be a boost to our vision of boosting manufacture of lithium batteries at competitive cost take us further in the 'make in India' goal of manufacturing EVs and smartphones. With the other news of hydrogen fuel use vehicles, our dependence on oil will become less and all this combined can make our import cost less and export revenue more. With many other favourable factors already existing, India will soon become a manufacturing hub for world countries.

  • #769500

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    After reading the responses, I have come to know about various aspects of Lithium and its uses in many industries. Thanks to the members.
    Now, the next logical question: Is the extraction from the Lithium deposit found in Jammu commercially viable?
    (a) Those who have forgotten Noakhali, how can they protest Sandeshkhali?
    (b) Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it. ---------- Salvador Dali


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