Minerals Yearbook 1989: Lithium

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5285174

Ober, J A

The United States led the world in lithium mineral and compound production and consumption. Estimated consumption increased slightly, and world production also grew. Sales increased for domestic producers, who announced price increases for the third consecutive year. Because lithium is electrochemically reactive and has other unique properties, there are many commercial lithium products. Producers sold lithium as mineral concentrate, brine, compound, or metal, depending upon the end use. Most lithium compounds were consumed in the production of ceramics, glass, and primary aluminum.

• Research Organization: Bureau of Mines, Washington, DC (United States)
• OSTI ID: 5285174
• Report Number(s): PB-91-214411/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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TRADE
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USES
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