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0^ s your research specialty here? The diverse physical properties and chemical reactions of lithium metal make it χ uniquely valuable research tool. Consider these provocative uses: Alkyl-and aryl-lithium compounds, which are prepared from lithium metal, find wide application in synthetic organic chemistry. Use of methyllithium in the preparation of syn thetic Vitamin A is a typical example. » Lithium metal as a direct reducing agent now suggests an interesting potential. e The polymerization of isoprene to ' 'natural" rubber thru the catalytic medium of hthium metal dispersions is a new development. • The military and peacetime uses of lithium metal in the field of heat transfer show great promise. Based on its low density, high heat capacity and high heat of fusion, hthium has no equal as a liquid metal coolant. © Lithium metal is the starting material for the production of hthium hydride and, in turn, hthium amide and hthium aluminum hydride. • Rocket and guided missile propellants utilize metallic "super-fuels." Many rely on complex compounds con taining lithium metal or hydride. The key: lithium's tremendous reactivity. Put lithium t o work for you. Our banks of electrolytic cells can supply experimental grams or commercial tons of this admirably versatile metal. Write for details. . ÙiendU ahead In UiduestnkU of^JjaziicmA
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LITHIUM CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. 2515 RAND TOWER, MINNEAPOLIS 2, MINN.
PROCESSORS OF LITHIUM METAL · METAL DISPERSIONS METAL DERIVATIVES: A m i d e · Hydride SALTS: Bromide «Carbonate · Chloride· Hydroxide· Nitrate SPECIAL COMPOUNDS: Aluminate· Borate· Borosilicate«Cobaltite· Manganite Molybdate» Silicate · Titanate • Zirconate · Zirconium Silicate
BRANCH SALES OFFICES: New Y o r k · Chicago · Bessemer City, N. C. MINES: Keystone, Custer, Hill City, South Dakota · Bessemer C i t y , N . C . Cat Lake, Manitoba · Amos Area, Quebec PLANTS: St. Louis Park, Minnesota · Bessemer City, N . C. RESEARCH LABORATORY. St. Louis Park. Minnesota
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