Isotopes of Lithium
Notable Isotopes
6
Li
[3 neutrons]
Abundance:
7.5%
Stable with 3 neutrons
Lithium-6 is valued as a source material for tritium (an isotope of
hydrogen
) production and as a neutron absorber in nuclear fusion.
7
Li
[2 neutrons]
Abundance:
92.5%
Stable with 4 neutrons