Lithium Metal Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Elemental Lithium
- Li
Lithium supplier for Malaysian battery developers, specialty chemical manufacturers, metal processors and research teams seeking elemental lithium metal. Also identified by the symbol Li, this soft silvery metal is purchased by purity, physical form and dimensional specification for controlled industrial and electrochemical work.
Commercial requirements include industrial and high-purity ingots, rods, pieces and granules, plus wire, strip and battery-grade lithium metal foil. Alloying applications require a defined charge form, while electrode work needs foil thickness, dimensions and surface requirements stated clearly.
Elemental lithium serves specialty synthesis, selected alloy production, primary-cell manufacture and lithium-metal battery research. It is not the same product as lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, an ionic-lithium ingredient or a chelated formulation, so the metal identity should be explicit.
Send the required purity or impurity limits, metal form, dimensions or particle range, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, protective packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- CAS number
- 7439-93-2
- Formula
- Li
- Grade
- industrial metal, high-purity, battery foil, alloying
- Appearance
- silvery-white soft metal that darkens on exposure
Lithium grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial lithium metal | ingot, rod, granules or pieces, as specified | — | Specialty chemical synthesis, alloy production and industrial processes that require elemental lithium to a defined purity, form and dimensional specification. | Confirm the required form and protective pack format with the quotation. |
| High-purity lithium metal | ingot, rod, wire, pieces or foil | — | Controlled synthesis, materials development and technical applications requiring tighter metallic impurity limits than a general industrial lithium grade. | Confirm the purity specification, form and pack format with the quotation. |
| Battery-grade lithium metal foil | thin metallic foil or strip | — | Lithium-metal electrodes for primary-cell manufacture, battery research and other electrochemical systems that explicitly specify elemental lithium foil. | Confirm the foil dimensions and protective pack format with the quotation. |
| Alloying-grade lithium metal | ingot, pieces or granules | — | Metal production and alloy adjustment where lithium addition is controlled by composition, charge form and the receiving melt specification. | Confirm the charge form and pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy lithium from ChemTrade
Request a quote for lithium
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | silvery-white soft metal that darkens on exposure | — |
| Chemical identity | elemental lithium (Li) | — |
| CAS number | 7439-93-2 | — |
| Commercial controls | purity and metallic impurity limits, product form, dimensions or particle range, surface condition and protective packing confirmed against the buyer's specification | — |
Lithium applications
Safety and handling
Lithium metal reacts with moisture and water. Keep the quoted form sealed in its specified protective medium or packaging, away from moisture and incompatible materials, and follow the supplied safety information.
Common questions about lithium
Does this page cover elemental lithium metal?
Yes. This page covers elemental lithium, Li, in metal forms such as ingot, rod, pieces, granules, wire and foil. Lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide and lithium chelates are separate compounds with their own specifications and enquiry paths.
What forms of lithium metal can be requested?
Commercial forms include ingot, rod, granules, pieces, wire, strip and thin foil. State the required dimensions, unit form, surface condition and quantity because battery foil and alloying pieces are not interchangeable.
Which lithium metal form is used for battery applications?
Lithium-metal foil or strip is specified for primary cells, research cells and electrochemical systems designed around a metallic-lithium electrode. Conventional lithium-ion battery materials are generally lithium compounds, so identify the exact electrode or process material required.
Is lithium metal the same as lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide?
No. Lithium metal is the element Li, while lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide are separate lithium compounds. They differ in physical form, chemical behaviour, handling and purchasing specification and should not be substituted by lithium content alone.
What specifications matter when buying lithium metal?
State purity and metallic impurity limits, form, dimensions or particle range, surface condition, intended use and any required protective packing or documents. Include a drawing or written material specification when one must be matched.
What details are needed for a lithium price quotation?
Provide the grade, purity, form, dimensions or particle range, quantity and delivery location. Mention the application, protective packing preference and document requirements so the applicable options can be confirmed.