Description

Lithium Zirconate is an advanced inorganic compound with the chemical formula Li2ZrO3. This material is valued for its exceptional thermal stability and unique ionic conductivity properties, making it a critical component in high-temperature and energy-related applications. It is primarily utilized in industries such as advanced ceramics, solid oxide fuel cells, and as a specialized additive in glass and metallurgical processes.

Application

• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFCs): Used as an electrolyte or component material due to its ionic conductivity and stability at high operating temperatures.
• Carbon Dioxide Capture: Employed as a high-temperature solid sorbent for CO2 separation in industrial gas streams and clean energy technologies.
• Advanced Ceramics: Serves as an additive to enhance the thermal shock resistance, mechanical strength, and sintering properties of technical ceramics.
• Specialty Glass & Coatings: Acts as a precursor or dopant to modify the refractive index, thermal expansion, and chemical durability of optical and protective glasses.
• Metallurgy: Utilized as a fluxing agent or for slag conditioning in high-temperature metal refining processes.
• Nuclear Industry: Investigated for use in tritium breeding blankets and as a ceramic matrix for nuclear waste immobilization due to its stability.
• Research & Development: Serves as a key material in academic and industrial R&D for developing new energy storage and conversion devices.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Zirconate
CAS No.	12031-83-3
Molecular Formula	Li2ZrO3
Molecular Weight	153.10 g/mol
Synonyms	Dilithium Zirconium Trioxide; Zirconium Lithium Oxide (Li2ZrO3); Lithium Zirconium Oxide; Li2ZrO3; Zirconic Acid, Dilithium Salt
EINECS	234-761-3

Quality Control

Our Lithium Zirconate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications, including phase purity, particle size distribution, and contaminant levels. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing these results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep the container tightly sealed to prevent absorption of moisture and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Assay (Li2ZrO3)	≥ 99.0%
Phase Purity (XRD)	Single phase, matches reference pattern
Particle Size (D50)	1-10 µm (other sizes available)
Loss on Ignition (LOI)	≤ 1.0 %
Impurities (ICP-OES)	Contact for details

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