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.
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.
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.