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Lithium carbonate

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99.997% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Carbolithium, Carbonic acid lithium salt

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Linear Formula:
Li2CO3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
73.89
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
38020204
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
209-062-5
MDL number:
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
3999191
Assay:
99.997% trace metals basis
Form:
powder
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Quality Level

assay

99.997% trace metals basis

form

powder

reaction suitability

core: lithium

greener alternative product characteristics

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impurities

≤35.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

618 °C (lit.)

density

2.11 g/mL at 25 °C

application(s)

battery precursors
catalysts
material synthesis precursor

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SMILES string

[Li+].[Li+].[O-]C([O-])=O

InChI

1S/CH2O3.2Li/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;/q;2*+1/p-2

InChI key

XGZVUEUWXADBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-L

Gene Information

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which belong to one of the four categories of greener alternatives. LITHIUM CARBONATE is essential for sustainable energy solutions, particularly in lithium-ion batteries. Its eco-friendly properties enhance battery performance and longevity, supporting the transition to cleaner energy technologies while reducing environmental impact. Click here for more information.


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

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Not applicable

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Not applicable

ppe

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

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids



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Articles

Lithium-ion batteries' characteristics make them popular for electricity storage due to portability, rechargeability, and low cost.


K E Morrison et al.
The Lancet. Neurology, 12(4), 339-345 (2013-03-05)
Lithium has neuroprotective effects in cell and animal models of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and a small pilot study in patients with ALS showed a significant effect of lithium on survival. We aimed to assess whether lithium improves survival in
Robert L Findling et al.
Journal of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 23(2), 80-90 (2013-03-21)
This study examined the long-term effectiveness of lithium for the treatment of pediatric bipolar disorder within the context of combination mood stabilizer therapy for refractory mania and pharmacological treatment of comorbid psychiatric conditions. Outpatients, ages 7-17 years, meeting American Psychiatric
Smaranda Leu-Semenescu et al.
Neurology, 85(19), 1655-1662 (2015-10-11)
To compare the benefits and risks of lithium therapy vs abstention/other treatments in Kleine-Levin syndrome (KLS). In a KLS cohort followed in a single center, 130 patients regularly took lithium carbonate (median dose 1,000 mg/day; n = 71; 40 children)



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SKUGTIN
203629-10G04061833595398
203629-50G04061838766151