Description

Trilithium Monoxide is a specialized inorganic lithium compound with the CAS registry number 69235-02-5. This material serves as a critical precursor and reagent in advanced materials synthesis and energy research, where precise stoichiometry and high purity are paramount. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the development of next-generation lithium-ion battery components, solid-state electrolytes, and specialty ceramics.

Application

• Solid-State Electrolyte Development: A key precursor for synthesizing novel lithium-containing ceramic and glass-ceramic electrolytes for solid-state batteries.
• Advanced Cathode Materials: Used in research and production of high-capacity, high-voltage cathode materials such as lithium-rich layered oxides.
• Specialty Glass and Ceramics: Acts as a modifying agent to alter the thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties of lithium-based glass and ceramic matrices.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a strong lithiating agent and a source of lithium oxide in organic and inorganic synthesis reactions.
• Thin Film Deposition: A target material for physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes to create lithium oxide films for electronic and optical devices.
• Hydrogen Storage Materials: Investigated as a component in complex hydride systems for potential hydrogen storage applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Trilithium Monoxide
CAS No.	69235-02-5
Molecular Formula	Li3O
Molecular Weight	36.88 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Oxide (Li3O); Trilithium Oxide; Lithium(I) Oxide; Lithium Monoxide (Li3O); Oxotrilithium
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Quality Control

Our Trilithium Monoxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is verified through a suite of analytical techniques including X-ray diffraction (XRD) for phase identification and inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) for elemental assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, metallic impurities, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a desiccator when not in use to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (XRD)	Conforms to standard pattern
Assay (Li3O by ICP-OES)	≥ 98.0 %
Lithium (Li) Content	≥ 56.0 %
Impurities (ICP-OES)
- Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.1 %
- Potassium (K)	≤ 0.05 %
- Calcium (Ca)	≤ 0.05 %
Loss on Drying (LOD)	≤ 1.0 %

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