Chemical name: Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate (industrial & battery grade)
Synonyms: Lithium Hydrate
CAS: 1310-66-3
EINECS: 215-184-0
Molecular formula: LiOH·H2O
Molecular weight: 41.96
Specification (Industrial Grade):
| Item | Standard |
| Lithium Hydroxide as LiOH | 56.5% min |
| Water Insoluble | 0.010% max |
| HCl Insoluble | 0.005% max |
| K | 0.02% max |
| Fe | 0.0015% max |
| Ca | 0.025% max |
| Co3 | 0.70% max |
| SO4 | 0.020% max |
| Cl | 0.015% max |
Usage:
1. Battery Industry: Lithium hydroxide monohydrate is the preferred lithium source for high-energy cathode materials (NMC, NCA) used in EV batteries. Battery-grade LiOH offers superior performance in next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to better processability and lower processing temperatures.
2. Lubricating Greases: The largest traditional application — reacts with fatty acids to produce lithium soap-based grease, which accounts for over 70% of all lubricating greases used in automotive and industrial equipment.
3. CO2 Absorption: Used in closed-environment life support systems (submarines, spacecraft) to absorb exhaled carbon dioxide.
4. Industrial Chemicals: Used as a strong base in chemical synthesis and in the production of other lithium compounds.
Packing: 25 kg net per woven bag with PE inner liner; 500 kg or 1000 kg bulk bags available upon request.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area in tightly sealed containers. Protect from moisture and CO2. Minimum shelf life: 2 years under proper storage conditions.
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Applications
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate has become the preferred lithium source for high-nickel cathode materials (NMC 811, NCA) in next-generation EV batteries, where its lower processing temperature compared to lithium carbonate helps preserve the high-nickel oxide structure. Battery-grade lithium hydroxide requires purity ≥56.5% LiOH content with very low levels of Na, K, Ca, SO₄, and Cl impurities. In addition to batteries, lithium hydroxide is used in carbon dioxide absorbent systems on submarines and spacecraft (Apollo missions used LiOH canisters). It is also used as an additive in continuous casting lubricants and in the synthesis of lithium soaps used as thickeners for high-temperature greases. In the ceramics industry, lithium hydroxide is incorporated into porcelain enamels to improve acid resistance. The global lithium hydroxide market has grown rapidly driven by EV adoption, with demand now exceeding lithium carbonate in many battery supply chains. Lithium hydroxide typically trades at a 15–25% premium over lithium carbonate due to the additional processing step from carbonate conversion.