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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
Beilstein:
3999191
EC Number:
209-062-5
MDL number:
MFCD00011084
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
329752800
NACRES:
NA.21
Assay:
≥99.0%
Grade:
ACS reagent
Form:
powder

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grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

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)

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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.

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.

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

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Towards homonuclear J solid-state NMR correlation experiments for half-integer quadrupolar nuclei: experimental and simulated 11B MAS spin-echo dephasing and calculated 2JBB coupling constants for lithium diborate.
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The Chemistry of Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Cesium and Francium, 355-355 (1973)
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