Description

Lithium Bicarbonate is an inorganic lithium salt with the chemical formula LiHCO₃, primarily known for its role as a precursor in the synthesis of high-purity lithium compounds. Its significance lies in providing a soluble and reactive source of lithium ions for specialized chemical processes where carbonate or bicarbonate anions are advantageous. This compound is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, battery material, and specialty chemical industries seeking precise lithium integration.

Application

• Precursor for Battery Materials: Serves as a starting material in the synthesis of lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) and other cathode precursors for lithium-ion batteries.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in controlled chemical synthesis for producing lithium-based active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Specialty Catalyst Systems: Acts as a component or precursor in catalyst formulations for specific organic reactions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in analytical chemistry and research as a source of lithium ions in solution studies.
• Glass and Ceramics Manufacturing: Used in formulations to modify thermal and optical properties of specialty glasses and ceramics.
• CO₂ Absorption Media: Investigated for use in carbon capture technologies due to the reactivity of the bicarbonate ion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Bicarbonate
CAS No.	5006-97-3
Molecular Formula	LiHCO₃
Molecular Weight	67.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Hydrogen Carbonate; Carbonic Acid, Monolithium Salt; Lithium Acid Carbonate; Bicarbonate of Lithium; LiHCO₃; Monolithium Carbonate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Bicarbonate is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the specifications required for advanced industrial and research applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed under dry, inert conditions to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiHCO₃)	≥ 95.0 %
Lithium (Li) Content	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
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.