Lithium Carbonate

Li₂CO₃

IUPAC: Lithium carbonate

CAS: 554-13-2

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Lithium Li 2 6.9410
Carbon C 1 12.0110
Oxygen O 3 15.9990

元素組成

Li
18.8%
C
16.3%
O
65.0%

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Toxic at high doses
  • ⚠ Narrow therapeutic window

Structure

SMILES

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

特性

タイプ
salt
状態
solid
モル質量
73.89 g/mol
密度
2.1100 g/cm³
融点
723.0 °C
溶解度
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

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).