With lithium being such a volatile and reactive element, how does such a large deposit of the element not just explode with coming in contact with the air? Is there a bigger danger when mining lithium compared to other materials? What happens if it rains or a large amount of water comes into contact with the mine?
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Because the deposits are lithium salts (Li+), not elemental lithium metal.
Elemental sodium is more reactive than lithium, but table salt doesn’t explode when it gets wet.
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