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Chemical Name: Lithium Carbonate 99%
Chemical Formula: Li2CO3
CAS#: 554-13-2
Physical state and appearance: Solid. (Granular solid. Powdered solid.)
Odor: Odorless.
Taste: Not available.
Molecular Weight: 73.89 g/mole
Color: White.
pH (1% soln/water): 11.2 [Basic.]
Boiling Point: Decomposition temperature: 1310°C (2390°F)
Melting Point: 720°C (1328°F)
Critical Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity: 2.11 (Water = 1)
Dispersion Properties: Not available
Typical values
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Item
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Index
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Test Results
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Single Conclusion
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Li2CO3,%
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≥99.0
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99.43
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qualified
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Na,%
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≤0.08
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0.013
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qualified
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Fe,%
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≤0.0020
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0.0008
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qualified
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Ca,%
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≤0.025
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0.024
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qualified
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SO42-,%
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≤0.20
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0.09
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qualified
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Cl-,%
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≤0.010
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0.009
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qualified
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HCL insoluble,%
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≤0.005
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0.003
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qualified
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H2O,%
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≤0.3
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0.096
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qualified
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Mg
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≤0.015
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0.0002
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qualified
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Application
1. Used for the production of various lithium compounds, lithium and its isotopes.
2. It is also used to prepare catalysts for chemical reactions. Semiconductors, ceramics, televisions,
pharmaceuticals and atomic energy industries also have applications.
3. Analytical chemistry is used as analytical reagent. It also has applications in lithium ion batteries. Used as coagulant in cement admixture.
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