Lithium carbonate

Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is a carbonate salt of lithium.

Medical uses
Lithium carbonate is used as a mood stabilizer in psychiatric treatment of manic states and bipolar disorder. The lithium ions interfere with complex chemical reactions that relay and amplify messages carried to the cells of the brain.

Lithium carbonate is sold as Carbolith®, Cibalith-S®, Duralith®, Eskalith®, Lithane®, Lithizine®, Lithobid®, Lithonate®, Lithotabs® and Priadel®.

posses low margin of safety : causes adverse effects like arrhythemia, confusion, convultion, and may lead to coma. may also cause abnormal formation of fetus.

Other Uses
This substance is found in fireworks, because it creates a glowing red flame and sparks.