Description

Lithium Phosphate is an inorganic compound with significant industrial importance due to its role as a key precursor material. Its primary value lies in its use for synthesizing advanced lithium-ion battery cathode materials, such as lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4), which are critical for energy storage and electric vehicle technologies. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the battery, ceramics, and specialty glass industries seeking high-purity raw materials for performance-critical applications.

Application

• Cathode Material Precursor: Primary raw material for the synthesis of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and other lithium metal phosphate cathode powders for lithium-ion batteries.
• Ceramics and Glass Manufacturing: Used as a fluxing agent and additive to modify thermal expansion and improve the chemical durability of specialty glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Optical Materials: A component in the production of certain phosphate-based optical glasses and crystals due to its specific refractive properties.
• Catalyst and Catalyst Support: Serves as a catalyst or support material in select organic synthesis and petrochemical processes.
• Laboratory Reagent: Used in research and development as a standard or starting material for inorganic synthesis and materials science studies.
• Solid-State Electrolytes: Investigated as a component in the development of solid electrolytes for next-generation solid-state batteries.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Phosphate
CAS No.	10377-52-3
Molecular Formula	Li3PO4
Molecular Weight	115.79 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium orthophosphate; Trilithium phosphate; Phosphoric acid, trilithium salt; Trilithium monophosphate; Li3PO4; Lithium phosphate tribasic
EINECS	233-823-0

Quality Control

Our Lithium Phosphate is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity, which is critical for battery-grade applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, impurity profiles (including heavy metals), and physical characteristics. Our quality protocols are designed to meet the exacting standards of the energy storage and advanced materials industries.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent absorption of moisture and CO2 from the air. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li3PO4)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.02%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 50 ppm
Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.1%
Potassium (K)	≤ 0.05%
Particle Size (D50)	Contact for details

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