Lithium Carbonate

Li₂CO₃

IUPAC: Lithium carbonate

CAS: 554-13-2

Visão geral

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

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Lithium Li 2 6,9410
Carbon C 1 12,0110
Oxygen O 3 15,9990

Composição elemental

Li
18,8%
C
16,3%
O
65,0%

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Toxic at high doses
  • ⚠ Narrow therapeutic window

Structure

SMILES

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

Propriedades

Tipo
salt
Estado
solid
Massa molar
73,89 g/mol
Densidade
2,1100 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
723,0 °C
Solubilidade
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).