Turning batteries into medicine
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 Published On Apr 1, 2017

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Lithium carbonate is a very useful medication used to treat bipolar disorder. In this video, I will be making lithium carbonate, first from lithium hydroxide and then from a battery.

Keep in mind that lithium salts affect the nervous system and working with lithium metal can be dangerous. This video is for educational purposes only and should not be repeated!

Also, adding lithium metal to water is dangerous. It can lead to a serious fire. Again, please do not repeat this.

References:
• Lithium hydroxide video:    • Making lithium hydroxide  
• Lithium peroxide video:    • Making Lithium Peroxide  

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