Lithium carbonate

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Lithium carbonate
Systematic name	Lithium carbonate
Other names	dilithium carbonate
Molecular formula	Li2CO3
Molar mass	73.8909 g/mol
Appearance	Odorless white powder
CAS number	[554-13-2] [1]
Properties
Density	2.11 g/cm3
Solubility (water)	1.3 g/l00 mL at 20 °C
Melting point	723 °C
Boiling point	1310 °C
Hazards
MSDS	External MSDS
Main hazards	Toxic
NFPA 704	0 2 0
Flash point	x.xx °C
R/S statement	R: R22, R23, R24, R25, R26, R27, R28, R29, R30, R33, R35, R36 S: S26, S27, S28, S29, S30, S33, S35, S36/37
RTECS number	OJ5800000
Supplementary data page
Structure and properties	n, εr, etc.
Thermodynamic data	Phase behaviour Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data	UV, IR, NMR, MS
Related compounds
Related compounds	lithium sulfate, lithium orotate, lithium citrate, lithium molybdate, lithium chloride, lithium hydride, lithium hydroxide, lithium bromide, lithium fluoride, lithium iodide, lithium stearate, lithium phosphate, lithium tetrahydridoaluminate, lithium carbide
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) is a chemical compound of lithium and carbonate that is used as a mood stabilizer in psychiatric treatment of manic states and bipolar disorder. ^[1]Its most common alternative is lithium orotate. For the medical aspects of lithium, see lithium pharmacology.

Lithium carbonate is sold as Carbolith®, Cibalith-S®, Duralith®, Eskalith®, Lithane®, Lithizine®, Lithobid®, Lithonate® and Lithotabs®.

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1. ^ Medical use

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