Lithium Carbonate

Product Description

LITHIUM CARBONATE SHORT TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
Chemical name: Lithium carbonate
Formula: LiCO
CAS Number: 554-13-2
Molecular weight: 73.89 g/mol
Appearance: White, odorless crystalline powder
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; solubility is temperature-dependent. Insoluble in most organic solvents.
Nature: Inorganic lithium salt; alkaline/basic character in aqueous systems.
Thermal behavior: Decomposes at high temperature to lithium oxide and carbon dioxide.
Key Chemical / Physical Properties
Property Typical / Reference Information
Density Approximately 2.1 g/cm
pH Alkaline in aqueous suspension/solution; depends on concentration
Melting/decomposition behavior Decomposes at high temperature rather than behaving as a typical low-boiling molecular compound
Water solubility Low; approximately 12 g/100 mL near room temperature, depending on reference and conditions
Chemical stability Stable under normal dry storage conditions; reacts with strong acids with CO evolution
Storage Keep tightly closed, dry and protected from moisture and contamination
Major Industrial Uses
1. Lithium-ion battery materials: precursor/raw material for lithium-containing cathode materials and other battery
chemicals.
2. Glass and ceramics: used to modify melting behavior, thermal expansion and durability.
3. Specialty chemicals: intermediate/raw material for manufacture of other lithium compounds.
4. Pharmaceutical applications: pharmaceutical-grade lithium carbonate is used as an active medicinal ingredient;
industrial-grade material should not be substituted for pharmaceutical use.
5. Metallurgy and other industrial applications: used in selected flux and process formulations.
Safety & Handling
Avoid inhalation of dust and contact with eyes. Use appropriate dust control, ventilation and PPE. Store in a cool, dry
area in a sealed container. Consult the current SDS and applicable grade-specific regulations before handling.
Note: The COA analytical values above are a professional sample/template set and should be replaced by actual laboratory test
results before being issued as an official COA for a commercial batch.