lithium carbonate, CAS No. 554-13-2

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554-13-2

Catalog No. EBD3347

CAS 554-13-2

Name lithium carbonate

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Basic Information

Synonyms: K2CO3 lithiumcarbonate HematoxylinsolutionBaccordingtoWeigert Camcolit Candamide Carbolith Carbolithium Carbolitium Carbonicacidlithiumsalt(Li2CO3) Ceglution CP15467-61 Li2CO3 lithium lithiummetal lithiumcarboate dilithiumacrbonate dilithiumcarbonate lithiumaastandard lithiumicstandard lithiumicpstandard lithiumicp dcpstandard carbonicacidlithiumsalt lithiumcarbonatesolution carbonicaciddilithiumsalt lithium,aasstandardsolution

Molecular Formula: CLi2O3

Molecular Weight: 7389.0

MDL Number: MFCD00011084

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Basic Synthetic Reagents > Inorganic Compounds and Metal Salts

Product Description:

Lithium carbonate is an inorganic lithium salt with the formula Li_CO_. It is a white, odorless powder that is sparingly soluble in water. As the most commercially important lithium compound, it serves as the primary precursor for the production of lithium-ion battery cathode materials, such as lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO_), lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO_), and lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides (NMC). Its high lithium content and thermal stability make it indispensable in the energy storage sector. In the pharmaceutical industry, lithium carbonate is classified as a mood-stabilizing drug, primarily used for the treatment of bipolar disorder and mania. It functions by modulating neurotransmitter activity and intracellular signaling pathways. Additionally, it is utilized as a pharmaceutical excipient in certain formulations and as a source of lithium ions in research. Its dual role as a critical battery material and a psychiatric medication highlights its unique cross-industry significance.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 618 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 1342 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 1310°C

Density: 2.11 g/mL at 25 °C

Solubility: water: 13 g/L (20 °C)

Analytical Data

Appearance: white fine crystalline powder