But sodium is only element number 11, out of a total of 118. “It’s hard to say if it will ever be possible to map the entire drip line,” says Jones.

Sodium batteries dispense with the lithium problem by not using the element altogether. They still use cobalt, however.

Sodium cyanide is a highly toxic chemical compound with the formula NaCN. It appears as a white, water-soluble solid and is primarily used in industries such as mining (for gold extraction ...

Sodium on the periodic table of the elements. Alkali metal, with symbol Na from Latin sodium, and atomic number 11. Sixth most abundant element in Earth crust, essential for animals and some plants.

One such alternative uses an element that is so common it makes up 2.6 percent of the Earth's crust: sodium. Stock image of a person charging an electric car.