Description

Lithium Hydroxide is a fundamental inorganic compound essential for modern energy and industrial processes. Its strong alkaline properties make it a critical reagent for the production of lithium-ion battery cathodes and electrolytes, directly impacting energy density and performance. This versatile chemical is indispensable for manufacturers in the battery, lubricant, ceramics, and specialty chemical sectors seeking high-purity raw materials for advanced applications.

Application

• Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing: A key precursor for synthesizing cathode materials like lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP), and for formulating liquid electrolytes.
• Grease Production: Used to create high-performance lithium-based greases, which offer excellent thermal stability, water resistance, and mechanical durability for automotive and industrial applications.
• Ceramics & Glass Industry: Acts as a fluxing agent to lower melting temperatures and modify the thermal expansion properties of specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Scrubbing: Employed in confined environments such as spacecraft and submarines to chemically remove exhaled CO2 from the atmosphere.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Serves as a strong base catalyst in various organic reactions, including esterification and polymerization processes.
• Water Treatment: Utilized for pH adjustment and as a reagent in specific wastewater treatment processes to precipitate heavy metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Hydroxide
CAS No.	1310-65-2
Molecular Formula	LiOH
Molecular Weight	23.95 g/mol (Anhydrous)
Synonyms	Lithium Hydroxide Anhydrous; Lithium Hydrate; Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate (CAS 1310-66-3); LiOH; Caustic Lithia; Lithium(I) Hydroxide; Lithium White
EINECS	215-183-4

Quality Control

Our Lithium Hydroxide is manufactured under stringent quality management systems. We offer various grades, including Battery Grade, Technical Grade, and high-purity monohydrate forms, with specifications tailored to meet the rigorous demands of the energy storage and specialty chemical industries. Each batch is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical parameters to ensure traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. The container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor, which can degrade product quality. Store away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or pellets
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiOH)	≥ 98.0% (Anhydrous Basis)
Assay (LiOH·H2O)	≥ 56.0% (Monohydrate Basis)
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Carbonate (as Li2CO3)	≤ 1.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.05%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm
Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.05%
Potassium (K)	≤ 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.