Lithium Carbonate Powder 99.5% Purity
High-purity lithium carbonate powder used primarily in the production of lithium-ion battery cathodes and glass ceramics. This chemically defined inorganic salt of lithium falls under HTS 2836.91.0050 as 'other' lithium carbonates, distinct from medicinal or technical grades specified elsewhere.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing antimony or classified as other complex alkali metal salts
Complex salts not purely lithium carbonate may shift to Chapter 28 headings for other metal salts.
If when chemically doped for electronic applications in unworked form
Doped chemical elements or compounds for electronics fall under specific Chapter 28 provisions.
If imported as mixture with organic stabilizers exceeding chemically defined limits
Mixtures not meeting pure compound definitions shift to prepared chemical mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate (COA) meets 'chemically defined' criteria per Chapter 28 Note 1 to avoid reclassification
• Include MSDS and end-use declaration; lithium compounds face increasing supply chain scrutiny under battery regulations
Related Products under HTS 2836.91.00.50
Battery-Grade Lithium Carbonate Li2CO3
Ultra-high purity lithium carbonate (≥99.5% Li2CO3) specifically for lithium battery precursor synthesis. Falls under HTS 2836.91.0050 as other lithium carbonates meeting chemically defined criteria.
High-Purity Anhydrous Lithium Carbonate
Anhydrous Li2CO3 crystals (>99.9% purity) for specialty ceramics and electrolyte applications. Meets chemically defined requirements for HTS 2836.91.0050 as other lithium carbonates.
Technical Grade Lithium Carbonate Granules
Granular lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) at 99.2% purity for industrial applications like frit manufacturing and CO2 absorption. Classified under 2836.91.0050 as 'other' lithium carbonates outside pharmaceutical specifications.
Industrial Lithium Carbonate for Glass Manufacturing
Lithium carbonate powder optimized for glass fluxing agent in flat glass and fiberglass production. Classified as 'other' lithium carbonates under 2836.91.0050 due to industrial purity specifications.
Lithium Carbonate for Enamel Frit Production
Fine-ground lithium carbonate for porcelain enamel frits used in appliance coatings. Industrial grade falls under 2836.91.0050 as other lithium carbonates.