Lithium Hydroxide for Grease Production
Specialty lithium hydroxide flakes designed for high-temperature lithium complex grease manufacturing, providing superior shear stability. Under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as pure lithium hydroxide optimized for industrial lubrication applications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-thickened with fatty acids
Actual lithium greases are lubricating preparations under petroleum.
If lubricating preparations containing lithium
Finished lubes with >70% petroleum content shift to Chapter 34.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify 'soap-making grade' on commercial invoice to justify industrial pricing
• Temperature-controlled shipping prevents caking; use vented HDPE drums
• Avoid grease kits classification by importing pure chemical only
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Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH·H₂O) is a white, crystalline powder used primarily in the production of lithium-ion battery cathodes and as a precursor for lithium salts. It falls under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as it is explicitly a chemically defined hydroxide of lithium, meeting Chapter 28 definitions for inorganic bases and metal hydroxides.
Anhydrous Lithium Hydroxide
Anhydrous lithium hydroxide (LiOH) is a highly reactive white powder utilized in grease manufacturing, CO2 scrubbing systems, and as a flux in ceramics. Classified under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as a pure lithium hydroxide, distinct from its hydrated forms per Chapter 28 inorganic base definitions.
Lithium Oxide Powder
Lithium oxide (Li₂O) powder is an inorganic base used in glass manufacturing to lower melting points and in ceramics for fluxing properties. It is classified under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as a chemically defined lithium oxide, aligning with Chapter 28 provisions for metal oxides.
Battery-Grade Lithium Hydroxide
High-purity battery-grade lithium hydroxide (>99.5% LiOH) is optimized for nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) cathode production in electric vehicle batteries. Falls under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as chemically defined lithium hydroxide, essential for advanced energy storage.
Technical-Grade Lithium Hydroxide
Technical-grade lithium hydroxide (92-98% purity) serves in pH adjustment for wastewater treatment and as a raw material in specialty chemicals. Classified in HTS 2825.20.00.00 as it remains a chemically defined inorganic lithium hydroxide per Chapter 28.
High-Purity Lithium Oxide
High-purity lithium oxide (Li₂O >99.9%) used in specialty glass for optical fibers and as a dopant in ferroelectric ceramics. Classified under HTS 2825.20.00.00 as chemically pure lithium oxide for advanced materials applications.