Apr 30 2013
Nanomaterials are known to possess excellent optical, magnetic, catalytic and electronic properties, and are being applied across a wide range of industries in the recent years.
Lithium is a Block S, Period 2 element. It is a soft, light, alkali metal that is widely used in heat transfer applications.
Lithium nanoparticles are graded as highly flammable and corrosive. If in contact with water, they release flammable gases which can ignite spontaneously. They are also known to cause severe skin burns and eye damage.
Chemical Properties
The chemical properties of lithium nanoparticles are outlined in the following table.
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical symbol |
Li |
| CAS No. |
7439-93-2 |
| Group |
1 |
| Electronic configuration |
[He] 2s1 |
Physical Properties
The physical properties of lithium nanoparticles are given in the following table.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Density |
0.534 g/cm3 |
0.019 lb/in3 |
| Molar mass |
6.941 g/mol |
- |
Thermal Properties
The thermal properties of lithium nanoparticles are provided in the table below.
| Properties |
Metric |
Imperial |
| Melting point |
180.50°C |
356.90°F |
| Boiling point |
1342°C |
2448°F |
Applications
The potential applications of lithium nanoparticles are in the following areas:
- In lithium ion batteries to both accelerate charge and discharge
- In research to test their electrical, dielectric, magnetic, optical, catalytic, biomedical and bioscience properties
- In plastics, nanowires, nanofibers, coatings, and textiles
- In alloy and catalyst applications.
Source: AZoNano