Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Product Profile
- Full IUPAC Name: Lithium carbonate
- Aliases: Li2CO3
- CAS Number: 554-13-2
- EINECS: 209-062-5
- Molecular Formula: Li2CO3
- Molecular Weight: 73.89
- Chemical Classification: Lithium inorganic salt, core lithium raw material, battery grade mineral chemical
- Core Advantages
Primary upstream lithium compound for lithium battery industry. High purity grades applicable for lithium-ion cathode precursors, ceramic glaze, glass flux, pharmaceutical psychotropic API raw material. Low solubility in water, stable at high temperature, easily converted to other lithium salts (LiOH, LiPF6, LiTFSI) via acid reaction. Multiple grades: Industrial, Battery Grade, Pharmaceutical Grade, Ceramic Grade.
2. Physical & Chemical Properties
2.1 Physical Index
- Appearance: White fine crystalline powder
- Odor: Odorless
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in cold water, solubility rises moderately in hot water; insoluble in ethanol, acetone, organic solvents
- Melting Point: 723 °C
- Decomposition Temperature: >1300 °C (decomposes into Li2O + CO2)
- Aqueous suspension pH: Weakly alkaline (pH 9–11)
- Hygroscopy: Non-hygroscopic under normal dry air
2.2 Chemical Properties
- Carbonate anion reactivity: Reacts with all mineral acids to produce corresponding lithium salt + CO2
- Thermal performance: Stable below 1000°C, only decomposes at ultra-high temperature
- Compatibility: Compatible with neutral inorganic mineral raw materials; reacts violently with strong acids
- Ion characteristic: Forms low-solubility precipitates with phosphate, fluoride ions
- Photostability: No discoloration under light exposure
3. Main Application Fields
3.1 Lithium Battery Industry (Core Usage)
Raw material for ternary cathode (NCM/NCA), lithium iron phosphate (LFP), lithium manganate precursors; feedstock for manufacturing LiOH monohydrate and electrolyte lithium salts. Battery-grade ultra-low impurity content (Na, K, Ca, Mg, heavy metals strictly controlled).
3.2 Ceramic & Glass Industry
Low-melting flux for lithium glass, heat-resistant glass, ceramic glazes; reduces firing temperature, improves thermal shock resistance of glass products.
3.3 Pharmaceutical Raw Material
Pharma-grade lithium carbonate API for oral tablets to treat bipolar mania and depression, meets USP/EP pharmacopoeia standards.
3.4 Special Industrial Additives
Raw material for lithium lubricating grease, aluminum smelting flux, optical glass additives.
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS No. | 554-13-2 |
| Molecular Formula | Li2CO3 |
| Molecular Weight | 73.89 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder |
| Assay | Ceramic ≥99.0%; Battery ≥99.5%; Pharma ≥99.8% |
| Moisture (KF) | ≤0.05% (Battery Grade); ≤0.20% (Industrial) |
| Sodium (Na) | ≤20 ppm (Battery Grade) |
| Calcium (Ca) | ≤10 ppm (Battery Grade) |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤5 ppm (Pharma Grade) |
| Water Insolubles | ≤0.01% |
| Bulk Package | 25kg woven bag with PE inner liner; ton bag for bulk battery material |
| Sample Package | 1kg / 5kg sealed plastic bag |
| Storage Requirements | Hermetic dry warehouse ≤25℃; avoid acid gas environment |
| Transportation Rule | General inorganic lithium salt, non-hazardous goods; waterproof packaging required |
| Shelf Life | 36 months under intact sealed packaging |
