MinorMetals.com - Lithium (Battery Grade)
All Data Sourced from the MMTA - http://www.mmta.co.uk
   
1. Origin In Seller's Option
2. Tariff No. 2805 1990
3. Quality Li
Na
Ca
K
Fe
Si
Cl
N
99.90
100
150
100
20
100
60
300
% min.
ppm max.
ppm max.
ppm max.
ppm max.
ppm max.
ppm max.
ppm max.
4. Form Ingot 4 inch diameter x 20 inch max. length
5. Packaging Individually dry packed under argon in hermetically sealed aluminized polyester pouches, over-packed in a steel drum.
6. Lot Size & Tolerance 500 kgs
7. Documentation SStandard documentation, as per MMTA Consolidated Regulations, plus detailed packing list and producer’s original, or photocopy of, producers quality certificate.
8. Weighing & Sampling As per MMTA Consolidated Regulations.
9. Other Notes Flammable solid.
Water reactive.
Reacts violently with water to give off corrosive dust and flammable hydrogen gas.
Elevated temperatures, above melting point (180.5ºC/357ºF), can result in spontaneous ignition in humid air.
Lithium in solid form can be handled in open atmosphere at room temperature, either coated with mineral oil or where humidity is maintained below 50%.
Safety glasses or goggles and dry rubber gloves should be worn. Dispersions or any form where spillage is possible require full protective clothing and flame resistant face shield.
Lithium metal should be stored in original unopened shipping container.

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