Lithium was an element used in a scam against the planet of Pesmenben IV. Lando Calrissian sprinkled lithium carbonate on its surface to fool the Governor to lease it to him.
Appearances
- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi novelization (and unabridged audiobook) (First mentioned, in book)
Sources
- The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia, Vol. III ("Pesmenben IV")
"Authors of the Expanded Universe: Chronicler: James Kahn" — Star Wars Insider 143
