Lithium phosphate

Name: Lithium phosphate
SKU: ACM10377523-1
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Catalog NumberACM10377523-1

CAS Number10377-52-3

CategoryElectrolytes

Synonyms

Phosphoricacid,trilithiumsalt

Description

DryPowder

IUPAC Name

Trilithium;phosphate

Molecular Weight

115.9

Molecular Formula

Li3O4P

Canonical SMILES

[Li+].[Li+].[Li+].[O-]P(=O)([O-])[O-]

InChI

InChI=1S/3Li.H3O4P/c;1-5(2,3)4/h;(H3,1,2,3,4)/q3*+1;/p-3

InChI Key

TWQULNDIKKJZPH-UHFFFAOYSA-K

Melting Point

837 °C

Purity

99%+

Density

2.54 g/cm³

Solubility

Poor soluble in water

Appearance

White powder

Application

Lithium phosphate, a versatile white powder, is primarily used in the development of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LiFePO4 or LFP). These batteries have become essential for powering a variety of devices, including cell phones, laptops, and other gadgets. They offer significant advantages over traditional lead-acid and other lithium batteries, such as a longer lifespan, lightweight design, improved safety, and enhanced discharge and charge efficiency. Beyond its application in battery technology, lithium phosphate is also utilized in low-expansion porcelain enamel glazes and as an intermediate in polymer production. Additionally, it finds use in formulating luminescent paints, showcasing its broad utility across different industries.

Storage

Inert atmosphere,Room Temperature

Complexity

36.8

Covalently-Bonded Unit Count

EC Number

233-823-0

Exact Mass

116.0014308

Formal Charge

Heavy Atom Count

Monoisotopic Mass