Lithium Carbonate CAS#554-13-2
High Stability: Lithium carbonate is stable in the air and does not absorb moisture, making it suitable for long-term storage and handling without degradation.
Low Solubility: Its low solubility in water, which further decreases as temperature increases, makes it ideal for specific applications where controlled release or minimal interaction with water is required.
High Melting Point: With a melting point of 618°C, lithium carbonate is thermally stable, enabling its use in high-temperature environments and processes.
Wide Applications: Lithium carbonate is crucial in lithium-ion batteries, ceramics, and pharmaceuticals, particularly for treating bipolar disorder.
Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) appears as a colorless monoclinic crystal or white powder. It has a density of 2.11 and a melting point of 618°C. It is stable in the air and does not absorb moisture. Its solubility in water is low and decreases further as the temperature rises.
Parameters
Melting point | 720 °C |
Boiling point | 1342 °C(lit.) |
bulk density | 250kg/m3 |
density | 2.11 g/mL at 25 °C |
Fp | 1310°C |
storage temp | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
solubility | 13g/l |
pka | pKa 6.38 (Uncertain);10.25 (Uncertain) |
form | wire |
color | White |
Specific Gravity | 2.11 |
Flame Color | Blue |
Odor | odorless |
PH | 10-11 (5g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Water Solubility | 13 g/L (20 ºC) |
Merck | 14,5527 |
BRN | 3999191 |
Solubility Product Constant (Ksp) | pKsp: 1.6 |
BCS Class | 1 |
InChIKey | XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
LogP | -0.809 (est) |
CAS DataBase Reference | 554-13-2(CAS DataBase Reference) |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Lithium carbonate(554-13-2) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Lithium carbonate (554-13-2) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | Xn,C,F |
Risk Statements | 36/38-41-36/37/38-22-36-34-20/21/22-15-14-11 |
Safety Statements | 8-43-45-37/39-26-36/37-24/25-36/37/39-16-7/8-3/7/9 |
WGK Germany | 2 |
RTECS | OJ5800000 |
F | 10 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28369100 |
Hazardous Substances Data | 554-13-2(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 0.71 g/kg (Smyth) |
Industrial lithium carbonate is primarily used in the production of various lithium salts, such as lithium chloride and lithium bromide. It also serves as a source of lithium oxide in the production of enamel, glass, pottery, and porcelain coatings. Additionally, it is added to electrolytic cells for aluminum electrolysis to improve current efficiency and reduce internal resistance and bath temperature. In medicine, lithium carbonate is commonly used to treat mania and help manage emotional disturbances in individuals with schizophrenia.
