Molekula
Lithium carbonate, 99.9%
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ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2015 certified · Supplying laboratories and industry since 2000 · Listed pack sizes are a starting point — we manufacture, source and repack to the quantity you need
Lithium carbonate is an inorganic salt primarily used in psychiatric medications, particularly for bipolar disorder treatment, and in the production of lithium-ion batteries and specialty glasses. This high-purity lithium carbonate (99.9%) is a white, odorless powder with a CAS number of 554-13-2 and molecular formula Li₂CO₃, weighing 73.89 g/mol. It should be stored at ambient conditions and handled with caution—signal word: Warning. Molekula supplies lithium carbonate from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
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Pricing & pack sizes
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100 g — £45.10 per pack ex VAT · £54.12 inc. VAT
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Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white solid |
| Chloride (Cl-) | ≤ 20ppm |
| Assay | ≥ 99.9% |
| Iron (Fe) | ≤ 2ppm |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤ 25ppm |
| Magnesium (Mg) | ≤ 10ppm |
| Potassium (K) | ≤ 10ppm |
| Manganese (Mn) | ≤ 5ppm |
| Sodium (Na) | ≤ 20ppm |
| Aluminium (Al) | ≤ 2ppm |
| Sulphates (SO4)(2-) | ≤ 30ppm |
| Silicon (Si) | ≤ 40ppm |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Acidity | Base |
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White monoclinic crystals |
| Melting Point | 723 °C |
| Density | 2.11 g/cm³ |
| Solubility (other solvents) | Insoluble in alcohol; soluble in dilute acid |
| Refractive Index | 1.428 |
Source: PubChem CID 11125 (HSDB)
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | 90022973 |
| CAS Number | 554-13-2 |
| IUPAC Name | dilithium;carbonate |
| EC Number | 209-062-5 |
| Molecular Formula | Li2CO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 73.89 |
| Exact Mass | 74.0168 |
| SMILES | [Li+].[Li+].C(=O)([O-])[O-] |
| InChIKey | XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L |
| InChI | InChI=1S/CH2O3.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2 |
| PubChem CID | 11125 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 28369100 |
| Tariff Code | 2836910020 |
Safety & GHS
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Health Hazard
GHS07
Hazard statements
- H302 Harmful if swallowed
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary statements
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
Documents
Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Available in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
Enter a lot or batch number to retrieve the CoA for that specific batch. We can generate one from spec data if no PDF is on file.
Synonyms
- Camcolit
- Carbonic acid lithium salt
- Carbonic acid, dilithium salt
- Dilithium carbonate
- Eskalith
- Liskonum
- Lithane
- Lithizine
- Lithobid
- Lithotabs
Frequently asked questions
What is lithium carbonate primarily used for?
Lithium carbonate is primarily used in the production of lithium-ion batteries, as a psychiatric medication (mood stabilizer), and in the manufacture of specialty glasses and ceramics.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of lithium carbonate?
The chemical formula is **Li₂CO₃** with a molecular weight of **73.89 g/mol**.
How should lithium carbonate be stored?
Store lithium carbonate at **ambient temperature** in a cool, dry place, away from moisture and incompatible substances.
What purity grade is available for this lithium carbonate?
This product is supplied at **99.9% purity**, suitable for high-purity applications like pharmaceuticals and battery manufacturing.
Can Molekula supply lithium carbonate in bulk quantities?
Yes, Molekula can provide lithium carbonate in bulk, with quantities tailored to your specific requirements—please contact us for details.
What documentation comes with a lithium carbonate order?
Each order includes a **Certificate of Analysis (CoA)**, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and a product specification sheet.
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