Lithium carbonate, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lithium carbonate-based glasses are used in overware. Used in the manufacture of lithium-ion battery cathodes. Pharmaceutical composition of lithium carbonate has been shown to exhibit antimanic effects specifically to treat mania associated with bipolar disorder. Used in both low-fire and high-fire ceramic glaze, tile adhesives, and in the processing of metal oxides.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 554-13-2
• Molecular Formula: CLi2O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 73.89
• MDL Number: MFCD00011084
• InChI Key: XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: lithium carbonate, dilithium carbonate, lithonate, lithobid, lithane, eskalith, lithotabs, carbonic acid lithium salt, liskonum, lithizine
• PubChem CID: 11125
• ChEBI: CHEBI:6504
• SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].[O-]C([O-])=O

• Boiling Point: 1310°C(decomposition)
• Melting Point: 723°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water and dilute acids. Insoluble in alcohol.
• IUPAC Name: dilithium;carbonate
• Formula Weight: 73.9
• Odor: Odorless
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 2.11
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium carbonate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302-H319
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P280i-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	209-062-5
RTECSNumber	OJ5800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only