What is the difference between lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide?

1. Different chemical properties: The chemical formula of lithium hydroxide is LiOH, which is a strong alkaline compound that can react with acid to produce salt and water. The chemical formula of lithium carbonate is Li2CO3, which is an alkaline compound that can react with acid to produce salt and water, and it can also decompose carbon dioxide at high temperature.

2. Different uses: lithium hydroxide is widely used in lithium-ion batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries and other battery systems, used as a precursor of the material, can improve the performance and life of the battery. In addition, lithium hydroxide can also be used in the manufacture of synthetic fibres, rubber and lubricants. Lithium carbonate is mainly used in the production of lithium-ion batteries and is an important raw material for the preparation of other lithium compounds. In addition, lithium carbonate is widely used in pharmaceuticals, glass and ceramics industries.

3. Melting point: the melting point of lithium carbonate is 720℃, while the melting point of lithium hydroxide monohydrate is only 471℃.

4. Composition: Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide are both lithium compounds.
Industry chain: Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide belong to the midstream smelting and processing of the lithium industry chain.

5. Use: Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide are both lithium sources for the production of lithium battery cathode materials. Lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide have the same point that they are both lithium compounds, are in the midstream smelting and processing of the lithium industry chain, and are the lithium source for the production of lithium battery cathode materials.