Lithium 101 | National Geographic

Lithium makes up only 0.002% of the Earth's crust, but has become a major component of technology and industry. Find out about the chemical properties of lithium, how those properties allow lithium to be versatile, and which countries are home to the world's largest supply of lithium.

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[NatGeo]

You may have already used lithium if you've used electronics with rechargeable batteries. What are your thoughts on this valuable resource?

[AzlianaLyana]

0.002% is really all we need at the moment. Probably won't even see the end of it before we move on to a more viable and sustainable source for storing charges. Thanks National Geographic.

[liwazamemon]

These 101 videos are just amazing!! Please make other videos of elements😄 it would be great

[youtubechannel]

National Geographic, your chemical equation at 1:32 is wrong. You know that by looking at the number of hydrogens on both sides: on the left hand side there’s only 4, while on the right hand side there is 6.... the equation goes like this 2Li + 2H2O = 2LiOH + H2... it’s quite embarrassing, just look up hydrolysis of alkali metals...

[animeph]

Yeah, We just Memorizing the Periodic Table

[Roy_Godiksen]

Wow, that was a Very positive view on how Lithium is made...

[BobMcCoy]

*_Elon Musk wants to know your location_*

[mrdidovets]

I can't wait till this runs out!! We will finally go back in time! This gives me hope

[i.krahman]

Thanks for this informative video National geographic channel

[potatomatop]

Yeah!!! Yeah!!! Yeah!!! Yeah!!! Yeah!!! I like it i'm not gonna crack!

[denniswhite]

With such a comparatively small supply one would think a robust recycling program would be in place.

[Mi-ycoy]

Always look forward to these 101 videos. 👍🏻

[alyssa]

What is the I'm environmental impact of mining lithium? And how does in impact surrounding populations?

[mattheww]

I love all the 101 videos. Thanks for posting! Always nice to learn something new.

[BmoBleep]

I love how they explain every details about lithium :)

[alexandersundukov]

0:47 Lithium Applications
2:27 Lithium Deposits

[avidg]

Lithium ore reserves are concentrated Lithium. The actual amount of diffuse Lithium is very much higher, contaminating almost everything we analyze. So the tiny percentage mentioned in the video is misleading.

Lithium is the third most common element in the Universe, but not here, since Earth is mostly made from supernova (waste products).

[sahilrana]

Yeah great video.
Who all love NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC. ..

[vikram]

Recycling lithium products has series impact on the environment.

[cristiancoser]

Oh they better not ruin Salar De Uyuni! That location is magical!