Date of Issue: 09/2012
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Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate, Battery Grade,
min. 56.5 % LiOH
PRODUCT
Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate, Battery Grade, min. 56.5 % LiOH
Product No. 401259
CAS-No. 1310-66-3
EINECS-No. 215-183-4
APPLICATION
Manufacture of electrode materials in lithium ion batteries as well as electrolyte components in
alkaline storage batteries. Starting material for other lithium compounds, especially for high purity
compounds.
APPEARANCE
White, free-flowing crystals
FORMULA
LiOH • H2O
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
Molecular weight:
41.96
Density:
1.51 g/ccm (at 20 °C)
Solubility:
Temp. °C
g LiOH in 100 g H2O
20
21.6
40
22.0
60
23.1
80
25.6
100
29.6
The solution is highly
alkaline.
Solution enthalpy in water:
3.6 kJ/mol
Grain Size:
approx. 0.1...1.0 mm
Bulk Density:
approx. 0.8 g/ccm
Melting Point:
462 °C (as LiOH)
The above details have been compiled to the best of our knowledge
on the basis of thorough tests and with regard to the current
state of our long practical experience. No liabilities or guarantees
deriving from or in connection with this leaflet can be imputed to us.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, only with our express permission.
® registrated trademark
www.rockwoodlithium.com
Europe:
Rockwood Lithium GmbH
Fax: +49 69 7165-2053
Americas:
Rockwood Lithium Inc.
Fax: +1 704 734-2718
Asia:
Rockwood Lithium Japan K.K.
Fax: +81-3-6434-5623
Product No. 401259
Date of Issue: 09/2012
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SPECIFICATION
LiOH
min.
56.5 %
Na
max.
20 ppm
K
max.
10 ppm
Fe
max.
5 ppm
Ca
max.
10 ppm
CO2
max.
0.20 %
Cl
max.
15 ppm
SO4
max.
50 ppm
acid insolubles
max.
1000 ppm
Theoretical lithium content: 16.5 %
HANDLING
See MSDS.
STORAGE
Should be stored in dry ambient conditions.
TRANSPORT
REGULATIONS
UN-No.:
2680
Rail/Road (RID/ADR):
Class 8
PG II
Label 8
Sea (IMDG-Code):
Class 8
PG II
Label 8
Air (IATA-DGR):
Class 8
PG II
PAX 859 max. 15 kg
CAO 863 max. 50 kg
MARKING
C corrosive
R&S phrases: See Material Safety Data Sheet
PACKING
25 kg lined paper bags, 450 kg polypropylene bulk bags, 100 kg lined drums
FURTHER RELATED
DOCUMENTS
Battery Products brochure, Material Safety Data Sheet.
The above details have been compiled to the best of our knowledge
on the basis of thorough tests and with regard to the current
state of our long practical experience. No liabilities or guarantees
deriving from or in connection with this leaflet can be imputed to us.
Reproduction, in whole or in part, only with our express permission.
® registrated trademark
www.rockwoodlithium.com
Europe:
Rockwood Lithium GmbH
Fax: +49 69 7165-2053
Americas:
Rockwood Lithium Inc.
Fax: +1 704 734-2718
Asia:
Rockwood Lithium Japan K.K.
Fax: +81-3-6434-5623