Starting material for organic lithium compounds. Reduction and deoxidizing agent.
Raw material for the glass, ceramics and enamel industries; basis material for the manufacture of other lithium compounds; catalyst for esterification; additive and flux for welding rods; additive in aluminum electrolysis melts; additive for quick-setting cement; and others.
Raw material for the glass, ceramics and enamel industries; basis material for the manufacture of other lithium compounds; catalyst for esterification; additive and flux for welding rods; additive in aluminum electrolysis melts; additive for quick-setting cement.
As getter material in vacuum technology. In the manufacture of Hg dispensers in mercury-vapor lamps. As a deoxidizing agent in powder metallurgy. For reactive solders and brazes. Titanium powders also find application in various pyrotechnic areas.
Zirconium powders find application in various pyrotechnic areas. They are a source of heat for squibs and ignition devices for a variety of uses including automotive airbag inflators.
Reduction of acid chlorides to aldehydes. Stereoselective reductions of carbocyclic and steroid ketones. Reduction of aldehydes and ketones, leaving unaffected halogen-, ester-, lactone, amide-, nitrile-, nitro- and/or epoxy-groups as well as carbon and carbon multiple bonds.