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Sigma-Aldrich

Lithium carbonate

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99.997% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Carbolithium, Carbonic acid lithium salt

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Linear Formula:
Li2CO3
CAS Number:
554-13-2
Molecular Weight:
73.89
Beilstein:
3999191
EC Number:
209-062-5
MDL number:
MFCD00011084
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
eCl@ss:
38020204
PubChem Substance ID:
24852186
NACRES:
NA.23
Assay:
99.997% trace metals basis
Form:
powder

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Quality Level

100

Assay

99.997% trace metals basis

form

powder

reaction suitability

core: lithium

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impurities

≤35.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

618 °C (lit.)

density

2.11 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

battery precursors
catalysts
material synthesis precursor

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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)

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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.

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H319

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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K E Morrison et al.
The Lancet. Neurology, 12(4), 339-345 (2013-03-05)
Lithium has neuroprotective effects in cell and animal models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a small pilot study in patients with ALS showed a significant effect of lithium on survival. We aimed to assess whether lithium improves survival in
Robert L Findling et al.
Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 23(2), 80-90 (2013-03-21)
This study examined the long-term effectiveness of lithium for the treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder within the context of combination mood stabilizer therapy for refractory mania and pharmacological treatment of comorbid psychiatric conditions. Outpatients, ages 7-17 years, meeting American Psychiatric
Danielle S Macêdo et al.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 43, 230-237 (2013-01-22)
Lisdexamfetamine dimesylate (LDX) is a prodrug that requires conversion to d-amphetamine (d-AMPH) for bioactivity. Treatment with d-AMPH induces hyperlocomotion and is regarded as a putative animal model of bipolar mania. Therefore, we sought to determine the behavioral and oxidative stress
Smaranda Leu-Semenescu et al.
Neurology, 85(19), 1655-1662 (2015-10-11)
To compare the benefits and risks of lithium therapy vs abstention/other treatments in Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS). In a KLS cohort followed in a single center, 130 patients regularly took lithium carbonate (median dose 1,000 mg/day; n = 71; 40 children)
N Alessi et al.
Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 33(3), 291-304 (1994-03-01)
The use of lithium to treat child and adolescent psychiatric disorders is becoming more common. Since the publication of the report of The Committee on Biological Aspects of Child Psychiatry of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry in 1978, a
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