Lithium Carbonate
Lithium carbonate — also known as lithium salt, carbolith, dilithium carbonate, or CAS No. 554-13-2 — is an inorganic compound used extensively in medicine and glassware. The ingredient is so vital to the medical field that it is listed on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.
- Synonyms
- Dilithium carbonate, Lithonate, Lithobid
- Chemical Formula
- Li2CO3
- CAS Number
- 554-13-2
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 73.9 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 723°C (1333 °F)
- Boiling Point
- 1,310°C (2,390 °F)
- Density
- 2.11 g/cm3
- Forms
- Powder, White, Odorless
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Medicines
- Batteries
- Medical products
Industries
- Chemical Processing
- Mining
- Pharma