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Lithium carbonate

IUPAC: dilithium;carbonate

Li2CO3 Salts CAS 554-13-2
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Formula / NotationLi2CO3
CAS Number554-13-2
Molecular Weight73.9
Melting Point180.5
Boiling Point1336
Density2.11 g/cu cm
Solubility100mM
AppearanceLithium carbonate appears as a white powder. Strong irritant when dissolved in water.
Also Known Asdilithium;carbonate; 554-13-2; Dilithium carbonate; Lithobid; Lithane; Carbonic acid, dilithium salt; Eskalith; Lithotabs; Carbonic acid lithium salt; Camcolit
CategorySalts

What is Lithium carbonate?

Lithium Carbonate can cause developmental toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements.

Formula & Notation

Li2CO3

IUPAC Name: dilithium;carbonate

Other Names / Synonyms: dilithium;carbonate; 554-13-2; Dilithium carbonate; Lithobid; Lithane; Carbonic acid, dilithium salt; Eskalith; Lithotabs; Carbonic acid lithium salt; Camcolit

Properties & Characteristics

Appearance: Lithium carbonate appears as a white powder. Strong irritant when dissolved in water.. Molecular formula: CLi2O3. Molecular weight: 73.9 g/mol. Boiling point: 1336. Melting point: 180.5. Density: 2.11 g/cu cm. Solubility: 100mM.

Physical Data

PropertyValue
Melting Point180.5
Boiling Point1336
Density2.11 g/cu cm
Molecular Weight73.9
Solubility100mM
AppearanceLithium carbonate appears as a white powder. Strong irritant when dissolved in water.

Uses & Applications

Used in food preservation, water treatment, chemical synthesis, fertilizers, and pharmaceutical applications.

Safety Information

Irritant or toxic depending on specific salt. Some salts are oxidising agents or toxic to aquatic environments. Consult SDS before use.

Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.

Key Facts

Term Lithium carbonate
Formula Li2CO3
CAS Number 554-13-2
Molecular Weight 73.9
Category Salts
Synonyms dilithium;carbonate; 554-13-2; Dilithium carbonate; Lithobid; Lithane; Carbonic acid, dilithium salt; Eskalith; Lithotabs; Carbonic acid lithium salt; Camcolit

Frequently Asked Questions

Lithium Carbonate can cause developmental toxicity according to state or federal government labeling requirements.

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