“…Second, the industrial use of Li is increasing, in part due to the development and commercialization of Li-Al alloys (these are lighter and stronger than Al alone, and so are gaining acceptance for use in aircraft manufacturing). Other important uses of this element include Li-ion batteries (as anodes and as a constituent of the electrolyte in storage batteries), specialty ceramics, cosmetics, and some kinds of lubricants (Brobst and Pratt 1973).…”