Battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li2CO3), CAS 554-13-2, is used as a cathode material for lithium-ion batteries and in new energy industry applications.

1. Product Overview

Battery-grade lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is a core lithium salt raw material in the lithium-ion battery industry chain, mainly used to prepare ternary cathode materials, lithium cobalt oxide, lithium manganese oxide, and other lithium-based battery materials.

With the continuous development of the new energy vehicle, energy storage system, and power battery markets, battery-grade lithium carbonate has become an important basic material for the new energy industry, with high requirements for purity, impurity control, particle size distribution, and magnetic foreign matter control.

2. Product Specifications (Refer to Jiayuan COA)

Product Name: Battery Grade Lithium Carbonate
English Name: Li2CO3 Battery Grade
CAS No: 554-13-2
Standard: Refer to YS/T582-2013
Batch No.: JY20240827001
Product Weight: 5.0t
Production Date: 2024-08-27
Report Date: 2024-08-28

According to the product inspection report, this batch of products meets the enterprise standard for battery grade lithium carbonate.

3. Product quality indicators

According to the product inspection report provided by Jiayuan:

Li2CO3 content: 99.79% (management value ≥99.60%)
Cl-: 0.0007% (≤0.003%)
H2O: 0.071% (≤0.25%)
K: 0.00012% (≤0.001%)
Na: 0.0134% (≤0.025%)
Ca: 0.00065% (≤0.005%)
Mg: 0.00013% (≤0.008%)
SO4²⁻: 0.055% (≤0.07%)

Magnetic foreign matter detection: total amount of Fe, Zn, Ni, and Cr 44ppb, meeting the requirement of Fe+Zn+Ni+Cr≤100ppb.

4. Particle size distribution characteristics

Product particle size test results:

D10: 2.3 μm,
D50: 6.4 μm
, D90: 12.8 μm,
D100: 24.1 μm.

Particle size analysis was performed using a Malvern 3000MU-HMV. The D50 is controlled within the suitable range for battery-grade applications, which is beneficial for cathode material processing and electrochemical performance stability.

5. Main application areas

① Ternary lithium-ion battery cathode materials
are used in the preparation of nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) system cathode materials.

② Lithium cobalt oxide materials
are used in the consumer electronics battery field.

③ Lithium manganese oxide materials
are used in power batteries and energy storage systems.

④ Energy storage batteries
are used in large-scale energy storage systems and new energy applications.

6. Product Features and Advantages

① High-purity
Li₂CO₃ content reaches 99.79%, meeting the requirements for battery-grade applications.

② Low impurity control:
Strict control of elements such as Na, Ca, Mg, and Fe is beneficial to improving battery consistency.

③ Low magnetic foreign matter content:
The total amount of Fe, Zn, Ni, and Cr is 44 ppb, meeting the requirements of high-end battery materials.

④ Stable particle size
: It has good processing performance and material compatibility.

7. Packaging and Supply Information

Packaging: 500kg/bag,

suitable for large-volume industrial customers, meeting the continuous production needs of lithium battery material companies.

Supply advantages:
- Supports bulk supply in ton-level and above;
- Provides quality documents such as COA, TDS, and SDS;
- Meets the procurement requirements of international customers.

8. Key Considerations for Procurement in the Russian Market

Russian and international lithium battery customers are particularly concerned about:

- Li2CO3 purity;
- Alkali metals and alkaline earth impurities such as Na, K, Ca, and Mg;
- Magnetic foreign matter such as Fe, Ni, Zn, and Cr;
- Moisture control;
- Particle size distribution D50;
- Batch stability;
- Packaging and transportation conditions.

9. Differences from related lithium salt products

① Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide:
Lithium carbonate is mainly used in some cathode material systems, while lithium hydroxide is more suitable for high-nickel ternary materials.

② Battery-grade lithium carbonate and industrial-grade lithium carbonate:
Battery-grade products have higher requirements for impurities, particle size, and magnetic foreign matter.

③ Lithium carbonate and lithium hexafluorophosphate:
Lithium carbonate is a basic lithium resource material, while lithium hexafluorophosphate is mainly used in electrolyte systems.

10. FAQ

Q: Where is battery-grade lithium carbonate mainly used?
A: Mainly used in the production of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries.

Q: Why does battery-grade lithium carbonate require low impurities?
A: Impurities affect battery cycle life, safety performance, and consistency.

Q: What documents are needed for procurement?
A: Typically, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), SDS, packaging information, and batch test reports are required.