Lithium Carbonate

Li₂CO₃

IUPAC: Lithium carbonate

CAS: 554-13-2

Übersicht

Lithium carbonate is the most important lithium compound commercially. It is used to treat bipolar disorder and in lithium-ion battery production.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Lithium Li 2 6,9410
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

Li
Lithium ×2
18,8%
C
Carbon ×1
16,3%
O
Oxygen ×3
65,0%

Verwendung

  • • Bipolar disorder treatment
  • • Lithium-ion battery production
  • • Ceramics
  • • Glass additive

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Has been used to treat mood disorders since the 1870s

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Toxic at high doses
  • ⚠ Narrow therapeutic window

Structure

SMILES

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

Eigenschaften

Typ
salt
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
73,89 g/mol
Dichte
2,1100 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
723,0 °C
Löslichkeit
13.3 g/L at 20°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
74,0168
TPSA
63,2 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
3
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
18,0

Verwandte Verbindungen

Diammonium Phosphate

(NH₄)₂HPO₄

Ammonium Chloride

NH₄Cl

Barium Chloride

BaCl₂

Cadmium Sulfide

CdS

Calcium Sulfate

CaSO₄

Cerium(III) Chloride

CeCl₃

Copper(II) Sulfide

CuS

Ammonium Sulfate

(NH₄)₂SO₄

Ammonium Bicarbonate

NH₄HCO₃

Calcium Propionate

Ca(C₂H₅COO)₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithium Carbonate?
Lithium Carbonate (Li₂CO₃) is a salt compound with the IUPAC name Lithium carbonate.
What is the molecular weight of Lithium Carbonate?
Lithium Carbonate has a molar mass of 73.89 g/mol.
What state is Lithium Carbonate at room temperature?
Lithium Carbonate is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lithium Carbonate organic or inorganic?
Lithium Carbonate is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lithium Carbonate?
Lithium Carbonate (Li₂CO₃) is composed of Lithium (Li), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).