Posted by Ritch on April 16, 2002, at 12:39:51
In reply to Re: Serenity-All natural Lithium?, posted by jazzdog on April 16, 2002, at 11:31:53
> Lithium in its natural form breaks down in a matter of hours and can't be stored or transported. The lithium used for medicinal purposed is synthesized. I think if natural lithium could be marketed, the vitamin companies would be all over it. I stayed at a spa once where lithium was present in the water supply, and everybody was VERY mellow.
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> - jane
I kind of think that everyone is forgetting that lithium is a toxic metallic element. In its *elemental* form I think it will spontaneously combust when exposed to oxygen, that is why it must be combined with other atoms (carbonate ion, i.e.) for it to be water soluble (and stable). Chemistry freaks-help please! :-)Mitch
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