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What is battery grade lithium carbonate wet material?

Battery grade lithium carbonate wet feed is an important lithium compound that is widely used in battery manufacturing, especially in the production of high energy density batteries such as electric vehicle (EV) batteries and smart phone batteries. The following is a detailed introduction about battery grade lithium carbonate wet material:


1. Composition and properties: Battery grade lithium carbonate wet material is mainly composed of lithium carbonate, water and some trace elements. Its molecular formula is Li2CO3, which is a white powder with low density and high solubility. In the air, lithium carbonate easily absorbs carbon dioxide and forms lithium bicarbonate.

2. Production process: The production of wet battery-grade lithium carbonate requires a series of complex chemical reactions and refining processes. Firstly, lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate is obtained through the decomposition of lithium-containing ores such as lithium pyroxene and lithium mica. Subsequently, under a certain temperature and pressure, through evaporation, concentration, drying and other steps, to get battery grade lithium carbonate wet material.


3. Quality and application: The quality of battery grade lithium carbonate wet material is crucial to its application. According to different applications, the wet material needs to meet the corresponding quality standards, such as purity, granularity, moisture content and so on. High purity lithium carbonate can reduce the internal resistance of the battery, thus improving the energy density and stability of the battery.


4. Market demand: With the rapid development of electric vehicles and wearable devices and other emerging industries, the market demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate wet material continues to grow. It is predicted that the global demand for battery-grade lithium carbonate will continue to climb in the next few years.


5. Challenges and prospects: Although the market for battery-grade lithium carbonate wet material is promising, but also faces a number of challenges. Such as environmental protection in the production process, sustainability of resources, production cost reduction and other issues. In order to meet the market demand and achieve sustainable development, it is necessary to continuously improve the production process, improve resource utilisation, and strengthen technological innovation.


6. Extraction and processing: Extraction and processing of battery-grade lithium carbonate wet material requires professional technology and equipment. Enterprises need to choose the appropriate extraction and processing methods, such as solvent extraction, ion exchange, membrane separation, etc., according to the characteristics of the raw materials and market demand, in order to achieve efficient and environmentally friendly production. The battery grade lithium carbonate wet material products obtained after processing should meet the relevant quality standards, such as GB/T 11075-2017 "Battery Grade Lithium Carbonate".