TNPSC Thervupettagam

Discovery of Lithium Resources – Karnataka

July 31 , 2024 12 hrs 0 min 20 0
  • 1,600 tonnes of lithium resources have been found in Karnataka's Mandya and Yadgiri districts.
  • This discovery was made through the initial surveys and some subsurface exploration.
  • Lithium, an element on the periodic table, is highly valuable worldwide.
  • It was discovered in 1817 by Johan August Arfvedson, its name comes from the Greek word lithos, meaning stone.
  • Lithium is the lightest metal, reacts strongly with water, and can be toxic.

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