Description

Lithiummetasilicateanhydrous CAS NO 1010-224-6 is a high-purity, inorganic lithium salt of metasilicic acid, valued for its role as a versatile precursor and fluxing agent in advanced materials. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to lower melting points and modify the thermal and chemical properties of glass, ceramics, and specialty coatings. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the ceramics, glass, electronics, and construction materials industries seeking to enhance product performance and process efficiency.

Application

• Ceramics & Glass Manufacturing: Acts as a powerful flux to reduce firing temperatures and improve the durability and gloss of glazes, enamels, and specialty glass formulations.
• Welding & Brazing Fluxes: Used as a key component in flux compositions for metal joining processes to remove oxides and improve weld quality.
• Inorganic Binders & Coatings: Serves as a binder in high-temperature resistant paints, refractory coatings, and anti-corrosion layers.
• Electronics & Solid-State Electrolytes: Investigated as a component or precursor in solid electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries and other electrochemical devices.
• Construction Materials: Incorporated into cement and concrete admixtures to modify setting times and enhance early strength.
• Catalyst & Catalyst Support: Utilized as a support material or precursor in catalysts for various organic synthesis reactions.
• Laboratory & Research: Employed as a high-purity reagent for synthetic chemistry and materials science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Metasilicate Anhydrous
CAS No.	1010-224-6
Molecular Formula	Li2SiO3
Molecular Weight	89.97 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Metasilicate; Lithium Silicon Oxide (Li2SiO3); Silicic Acid (H2SiO3), Lithium Salt (1:2); Lithium Orthosilicate (common misnomer); Lithium Monosilicate; EINECS 233-270-5; Lithiophilic (trade name variant); Li2SiO3
EINECS	233-270-5

Quality Control

Our Lithium Metasilicate Anhydrous is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C/59-77°F) with low humidity. After each use, ensure the container is resealed immediately to prevent moisture absorption and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li2SiO3)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying (LOD)	≤ 1.0 %
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.1 %

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