Lithium

Allan H. Young*

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Abstract

Lithium is the third element in the periodic table. It was discovered just over 200 years ago in the mineral petalite by the Swedish chemist Arfwedson, and later separated by others (Cogen 2006, Weeks & Larson, 1937). It was initially named lithion (Greek for stone).

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSeminars in Clinical Psychopharmacology
Subtitle of host publicationThird Edition
PublisherCambridge University Press
Pages350-361
Number of pages12
ISBN (Electronic)9781911623465
ISBN (Print)9781911623458
Publication statusPublished - 18 Jun 2020

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