Liitiumühendi

Liitiumühendi refers to any chemical compound that contains lithium. Lithium is an alkali metal with the symbol Li and atomic number 3. Due to its unique properties, lithium and its compounds are used in a wide variety of applications.

One of the most prominent uses of lithium compounds is in rechargeable batteries, particularly lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are ubiquitous in portable electronic devices like smartphones and laptops, as well as in electric vehicles. Lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) is a key component in the cathode of many lithium-ion batteries.

Beyond batteries, lithium compounds have significant applications in medicine. Lithium carbonate is a well-established mood stabilizer used in the treatment of bipolar disorder. It is believed to work by affecting neurotransmitters in the brain.

Other notable lithium compounds include lithium hydroxide (LiOH), which is used in greases, as a CO₂ scavenger in spacecraft and submarines, and in the production of some types of glass and ceramics. Lithium chloride (LiCl) is deliquescent and can be used as a desiccant. Lithium fluoride (LiF) is used in optics and in the production of aluminum. The specific properties and uses of a lithium compound depend on the other elements it is bonded with.