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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A white crystalline compound. Lithium carbonate is used as a [ | A white crystalline compound. Lithium carbonate is used as a [[flux]] in the manufacture of [[ceramic]] and [[porcelain]] [[glaze|glazes]], and [[enamel, inorganic|enamels]]. It is also used to make [[luminescence|luminescent]] [[paint|paints]], [[varnish|varnishes]], and [[dye|dyes]]. | ||
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|lithium carbonate.jpg~Chemical structure]]] | |||
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
dilithium carbonate; Camcolit; Candamide; Carbolith; Eskalith; Limas; Lithane; Lithobid; Lithonate; Lithotabs; Plenur; Priadel | dilithium carbonate; Camcolit; Candamide; Carbolith; Eskalith; Limas; Lithane; Lithobid; Lithonate; Lithotabs; Plenur; Priadel | ||
== Risks == | |||
== | * Corrosive to skin, eyes, and membranes. | ||
* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC413261000&productDescription=LITHIUM+CARBONATE+FOR+A+100GR&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS] | |||
==Physical and Chemical Properties== | |||
Soluble in dilute acid. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. | Soluble in dilute acid. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol. | ||
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! scope="row"| Melting Point | ! scope="row"| Melting Point | ||
| 720 | | 720 C | ||
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! scope="row"| Density | ! scope="row"| Density | ||
| 2.111 | | 2.111 g/ml | ||
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! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ! scope="row"| Molecular Weight | ||
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! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ! scope="row"| Boiling Point | ||
| 1200(dec) | | 1200 C (dec) | ||
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== | ==Resources and Citations== | ||
* ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5552 | * ''The Merck Index'', Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5552 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:07, 16 September 2022
Description
A white crystalline compound. Lithium carbonate is used as a flux in the manufacture of ceramic and porcelain glazes, and enamels. It is also used to make luminescent paints, varnishes, and dyes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
dilithium carbonate; Camcolit; Candamide; Carbolith; Eskalith; Limas; Lithane; Lithobid; Lithonate; Lithotabs; Plenur; Priadel
Risks
- Corrosive to skin, eyes, and membranes.
- ThermoFisher: SDS
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in dilute acid. Slightly soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol.
| Composition | Li2CO3 |
|---|---|
| CAS | 554-13-2 |
| Melting Point | 720 C |
| Density | 2.111 g/ml |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 73.9 |
| Boiling Point | 1200 C (dec) |
Resources and Citations
- The Merck Index, Susan Budavari (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Whitehouse Station, NJ, 12th Edition, 1996 Comment: entry 5552
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
- The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979