Origin
In Seller’s Option
Tariff No.
| 28051990 (UK & EU & USA) Lithium |
| 2805199020 (UK & EU) Lithium metal of a purity by weight of 98.8% or more (CAS RN 7439-93-2) |
Quality
| Li | 99.90 | % min. |
| Na | 100 | ppm max. |
| Ca | 150 | ppm max. |
| K | 100 | ppm max. |
| Fe | 20 | ppm max. |
| Si | 100 | ppm max. |
| Cl | 60 | ppm max. |
| N | 300 | ppm max. |
Form
Ingot 4 inch diameter x 20 inch max. length
Packaging
Individually dry packed under argon in hermetically sealed aluminized polyester pouches, over-packed in a steel drum.
Lot Size & Tolerance
500 kgs
Documentation
Standard documentation, as per MMTA Consolidated Regulations, plus detailed packing list and producer’s original, or photocopy of, producers quality certificate.
Weighing & Sampling
As per MMTA Consolidated Regulations.
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.
