All About Lithium
00:00 - 03:30
3m 30s
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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