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Lithium carbonate

Lithium carbonate chemical structure
CAS Number554-13-2
FormulaLi2CO3
Mol. Weight73.89 g/mol

What is Lithium carbonate?

Lithium carbonate is a chemical compound with CAS number 554-13-2 and molecular formula Li2CO3. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Specifications

Linear Formula

Li2CO3

Molecular Weight

73.89 g/mol

Grade

ACS reagent

Assay/Purity

≥99.0%

Impurities

≤0.01% insol. dil. HCl
≤0.2% S compounds

Density

2.11 g/mL at 25 °C

Safety Information

GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302-H319

Precautionary Statements

P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves

Melting Point

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 (as Pb): ≤0.002%

EC Number

209-062-5

WGK Germany

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