LiOH and (NH4)2SO4 in birch

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[Rhodium]

LiOH + HCl -> LiCl + H₂O

You cannot practically make lithium from anything without resorting to electrolysis of molten lithium salts using an inert atmosphere. This technique has been discussed before, UTFSE.

[methymouse]

Or you could just get it from batteries.  However, it sounds to me like your knowledge of chemistry is perhaps too small to effectively perform a Birch reduction.  The reaction and the apparatus required for it are extremely dangerous.  You could severely burn yourself with ammonia, or cause an explosion.  I suggest looking at Rhodium's site for Mr. Clean's guide to Birch reduction, then after you've been convinced that it's too dangerous, read up on matchbooks and red phosphorus.

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