Lithium

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Lithium is a chemical element, having the chemical symbol Li.

Lithium
6.941(2)



  Li
3
1s2 2s1 1,2,s
[ ? ] Alkali metal:

Its atomic number (the number of protons) is 3. It has a Standard Atomic Weight of 6.941(2), and is typically found as a solid in its elemental form.

Lithium is considered to be a member of the "Alkali metal" class of elements, has a boiling point of 1342 °C , and a melting point of 180.5 °C .

Substance withdrawal syndrome

Substance withdrawal syndrome may occur after discontinuing lithium.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Cavanagh J, Smyth R, Goodwin GM (2004). "Relapse into mania or depression following lithium discontinuation: a 7-year follow-up.". Acta Psychiatr Scand 109 (2): 91-5. PMID 14725588.
  2. ↑ Viguera AC, Nonacs R, Cohen LS, Tondo L, Murray A, Baldessarini RJ (2000). "Risk of recurrence of bipolar disorder in pregnant and nonpregnant women after discontinuing lithium maintenance.". Am J Psychiatry 157 (2): 179-84. PMID 10671384.
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