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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]].
 
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]].
 
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[[[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
  
[[[SliderGallery rightalign|lithium carbonate.jpg~Chemical structure]]]
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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* Corrosive to skin, eyes, and membranes. 
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* ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC413261000&productDescription=LITHIUM+CARBONATE+FOR+A+100GR&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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==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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== Hazards and Safety ==
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==Resources and Citations==
 
 
Corrosive to skin, eyes, and membranes. 
 
 
 
LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng1109.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* ''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

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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.

Chemical structure

Lithium carbonate.jpg

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

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