Lithium carbonate

CAS Number554-13-2
FormulaLi2CO3
Mol. Weight73.89 g/mol
Lithium carbonate
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
GHS07Signal 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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