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LafnLion rated 7 months ago
What happens to these lithium batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles like the Tesla at the end of their life? It's a very NOT scary story. Although you wouldn't want to fertilize crops with them, they can be landfilled without worry (no mercury or other contaminants) and recycl...

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Stumblebum48U rated 7 months ago
lithium is water soluble and toxic to humans I believe it's a metal "Therapeutically useful amounts of lithium (0.6 to 1.2 mmol/l) are only slightly lower than toxic amounts (>1.5 mmol/l)"As with any Element or compound care should be taken with disposal but you are correct that it's an excellent substitute for the Heavy metals Congrats ! ! (I would probably fertilize my garden with it)
LafnLion rated 7 months ago
What happens to these lithium batteries used in electric and hybrid vehicles like the Tesla at the end of their life? It's a very NOT scary story. Although you wouldn't want to fertilize crops with them, they can be landfilled without worry (no mercury or other contaminants) and recycled for new use as well.