LITHIUM CARBONATE | CAS 554-13-2

Product Overview

Lithium Carbonate (CAS: 554-13-2) is an inorganic compound, the lithium salt of carbonic acid, with the chemical formula Li₂CO₃. It appears as a white, odorless, hygroscopic crystalline powder. Lithium carbonate is a critical industrial chemical that serves as the primary precursor for lithium-ion battery cathode materials and has diverse applications across glass, ceramics, pharmaceuticals, and aluminum industries.

Product Description

Lithium carbonate is a white monoclinic crystalline salt that serves as a critical lithium precursor across multiple industries. It is slightly soluble in water (approximately 13 g/L at 20°C) and soluble in dilute acids. The compound exhibits high thermal stability with a melting point of 720°C and a boiling point of 1342°C. Its aqueous solution is alkaline, with a pH of 10-11 (at 5g/L, 20°C).

Lithium carbonate is available in multiple grades to meet diverse application requirements, including industrial grade (98.5% – 99.2%), battery grade (99.5%+), and high-purity grades (99.9% – 99.99%).

Technical Specifications

Impurity Specifications (Industrial Grade, 99.0% min.)

Applications

Lithium-Ion Batteries

Battery-grade lithium carbonate is primarily used to produce lithium-ion battery cathode materials, including lithium cobalt oxide (LCO), lithium manganate oxide (LMO), lithium iron phosphate (LFP), and nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide (NMC) variants such as NMC111, NMC442, NMC532, and NMC622. It is also used in alkaline batteries.

Glass & Ceramics

In the glass industry, lithium carbonate is used to reduce the melting point of silica used in ovenware glass and specialty glass production. In the ceramic industry, it is a common ingredient in both low-fire and high-fire ceramic glazes, forming low-melting fluxes with silica and other materials to improve brightness, transparency, and durability.

Pharmaceutical Industry

Lithium carbonate is used in the treatment of psychiatric disorders, particularly bipolar disorder and depression, helping to stabilize mood and reduce the frequency of manic episodes.

Aluminum Industry

Lithium-aluminum alloys are more durable and weigh less than aluminum, making them ideal for aerospace and naval applications.

Other Applications

• Steel continuous casting protection slag

• Electrolytic aluminum additives

• Lithium bromide air conditioning

• Specialty and optical glass

• Enamel and glaze production

• Fireworks (imparts red color)

• Water treatment (pH control)

• Basic raw material for the preparation of other lithium salts

Key Benefits

• Critical precursor for lithium-ion battery cathode materials

• Reduces melting point in glass and ceramic manufacturing

• High thermal stability (melting point 720°C)

• Available in multiple purity grades for diverse applications

• Essential material for the growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets

• Proven efficacy in pharmaceutical mood disorder treatments

• Enhances durability and reduces weight in aluminum alloys

• Versatile applications across multiple industries

Packaging Options

Packaging Details:

• Inner packaging: Two-layer plastic film bags, taped or heat sealed

• Outer packaging: Plastic woven bags or plastic laminated bags, firmly stitched

Shipping Information:

• Lithium carbonate requires no dangerous goods shipping labels

• Suitable for sea, rail, air, and road transportation

• Protect from moisture and acid during transportation

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