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255823

Lithium carbonate

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ACS reagent, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

Carbolithium, Carbonic acid lithium salt

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Linear Formula:
Li2CO3
CAS Number:
554-13-2
Molecular Weight:
73.89
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.21
PubChem Substance ID:
329752800
EC Number:
209-062-5
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3999191
MDL number:
MFCD00011084
Assay:
≥99.0%
Grade:
ACS reagent
Form:
powder
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grade

ACS reagent

Quality Segment

200

assay

≥99.0%

form

powder

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impurities

≤0.01% insol. dil. HCl, ≤0.2% S compounds

pH

9-11 (1 g/L)

mp

618 °C (lit.)

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.005%, nitrate (NO3-): ≤5 ppm

cation traces

Ca: ≤0.01%, Fe: ≤0.002%, K: ≤0.01%, NH4+: ≤5 ppm, Na: ≤0.1%, heavy metals: ≤0.002% (by ICP-OES)

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SMILES string

[Li+].[Li+].[O-]C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/CH2O3.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2

InChI key

XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Gene Information

human ... GSK3A(2931), GSK3B(2932), IMPA1(3612)

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which belong to one of the four categories of greener alternatives. LITHIUM CARBONATE is essential for sustainable energy solutions, particularly in lithium-ion batteries. Its eco-friendly properties enhance battery performance and longevity, supporting the transition to cleaner energy technologies while reducing environmental impact. Click here for more information.

Application

Lithium carbonate is an inorganic compound and serves as the precursor for the synthesis of several lithium compounds including Li-ion battery materials. It is also used in the glass and ceramic industry.
Lithium carbonate is used
  • In the synthesis of monoclinic phase lithium zirconate by heating with a mixture of zirconia and potassium carbonate at high temperature.
  • As a lithium precursor to synthesize solid-base catalyst [Li4SiO4] by simple solid-state reaction with rice husks. Li4SiO4 is used for biodiesel production.
  • In the synthesis of high-purity lithium hydroxide monohydrate by membrane electrolysis process using lithium sulfate as electrolyte.

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hcodes

H302,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

Regulatory Listings

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Class I Designated Chemical Substances

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Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

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Substances Subject to be Notified Names

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255823-1KG:4.548173378534E12 + 255823-500G:4.548173378541E12 + 255823-100G:4.548173378527E12

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