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Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir
Lithium reserves found in Jammu and Kashmir
Lithium reserves have been found in Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian Geological Survey. They were discovered in the Reasi district. India is currently importing lithium from Argentina and Australia. Lithium prices soared by 400% in 2021 alone for a number of factors. One of them was a rise in electric batteries and digital expansion during COVID.
World Lithium reserves
The majority of the lithium reserves are located in South America, particularly in nations like Bolivia, Argentina, and Chile. The Lithium Triangle is made up of these three nations. They do not, however, produce the most lithium globally. 75% of the world’s lithium is made in China. China is in the refining business as opposed to the production one.
Lithium: A necessity in the digital world
Lithium is crucial for the production of rechargeable batteries. Every modern electronic device we use, including electric cars, cellphones, computers, digital cameras, and other devices, needs lithium. They serve as the primary electrical storage units.
Way Ahead
India plans to hold an e-auction for lithium blocks soon. Heart pacemakers employ lithium as a component. It has a high energy-to-weight ratio while being a low-density metal. Consequently, a very small amount of lithium can store a lot of energy. This characteristic of lithium makes the material perfect for storing electricity.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Which state has highest lithium in India?
Researchers from the Directorate of Atomic Minerals (under the Atomic Energy Commission of India) have recently estimated lithium reserves of 14,100 tonnes in a small stretch of land surveyed in southern Karnataka’s Mandya district. (As of Feb 2022)
Who has the largest reserves of lithium?
With 8 million tons, Chile has the world’s largest known lithium reserves. This puts the South American country ahead of Australia (2.7 million tons), Argentina (2 million tons) and China (1 million tons). Within Europe, Portugal has smaller quantities of the valuable raw material.
How much lithium is in the human body?
In humans endogenous serum lithium levels normally range from 0.14-8.6 micromol/l, with a maximum level of 15.8 micromol/l. Source: https://www.igsli.org/general-information-on-lithium/biochemical-effects-of-lithium.html#:~:text=Lithium%20as%20a%20Trace%20Element%20(K.&text=In%20humans%20endogenous%20serum%20lithium,level%20of%2015.8%20micromol%2Fl.
