Lithium Carbonate (Li₂CO₃)

Lithium Carbonate (Li₂CO₃, ≥99.5% battery grade) is the primary lithium compound used in cathode active material production for lithium-ion batteries. As the fastest-growing chemical commodity driven by electric vehicle adoption, lithium carbonate demand is projected to triple by 2030. Dongkwang Poland sources battery-grade Li₂CO₃ from diversified supply chains spanning Australian spodumene converters, South American brine operations, and emerging European lithium projects, providing European battery gigafactories with the supply security essential for production planning.

Li₂CO₃ serves as the lithium source in the solid-state synthesis of cathode active materials. For NMC (Nickel Manganese Cobalt) cathodes, Li₂CO₃ is calcined with transition metal hydroxide precursors at 800-1,000°C to form the layered oxide structure LiNiₓMnyCozO₂. For LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cathodes, it reacts with iron phosphate precursors. The purity of Li₂CO₃ directly impacts cell performance — impurities (Na, K, Ca, Fe, Mg) above ppm-level thresholds cause capacity fade, gas generation, and reduced cycle life.

Ideal For

Store in dry, cool conditions in sealed containers. Li₂CO₃ is mildly alkaline — use gloves and dust mask. Keep away from strong acids. Non-hazardous for transport (not ADR classified for battery-grade). Shelf life: 36 months in sealed packaging. Maintain contamination-free storage for battery-grade material — segregate from other chemicals.