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Lithium phosphate
Sustainability features
Synonym(s):
Lithiophosphate (Li3 PO4 ), Lithium orthophosphate (Li3 PO4 ), Trilithium monophosphate, Trilithium orthophosphate
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
Li3PO4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
115.79
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
233-823-0
MDL number:
Form:
powder
form
powder
Quality Segment
reaction suitability
core: lithium
sustainability
Sustainability features
concentration
25-27% NaOH (titration)
application(s)
battery precursors
catalysts
material synthesis precursor
SMILES string
[Li+].[Li+].[Li+].[O-]P([O-])([O-])=O
InChI
1S/3Li.H3O4P/c;;;1-5(2,3)4/h;;;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q3*+1;/p-3
InChI key
TWQULNDIKKJZPH-UHFFFAOYSA-K
General description
Lithium phosphate (Li₃PO₄) is a white-colored powder with stringent quality-checking parameters to support R&D activities. Its primary use lies in battery technology, especially in the production of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Beyond this, it is also employed in research activities in ceramics and glass manufacturing, catalysis, pharmaceuticals, optoelectronics, corrosion inhibition, laboratory reagents etc.
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Application
Lithium phosphate (Li₃PO₄) can be used as a precursor in the synthesis of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO₄) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. It can be used as an electrolyte additive to enhance the performance and stability of lithium-ion batteries. Itcan be employed in the production of specialty glasses, where it improves the thermal and chemical properties of the glass.
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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