jan 1, 1817 - lithium discovery

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Johan August Arfwedson discovered
Melting point: 180.5 °C
Boiling point: 1342 °C
Isotopes: 2
Atomic number: 3
The most important use of lithium is in rechargeable batteries for mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras and electric vehicles. Lithium is also used in some non-rechargeable batteries for things like heart pacemakers, toys and clocks.

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