Lithium carbonate
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| Lithium carbonate | |
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| Image:Lithium carbonate.jpg | |
| Other names | dilithium carbonate |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | |
| RTECS number | OJ5800000 |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | Li2CO3 |
| Molar mass | 73.8909 g/mol |
| Appearance | Odorless white powder |
| Density | 2.11 g/cm³ |
| Melting point |
723 °C |
| Boiling point |
1310 °C |
| Hazards | |
| Main hazards | Harmful |
| R-phrases | R22, R36 |
| S-phrases | S24 |
| Related Compounds | |
| Related compounds | lithium sulfate, lithium orotate, lithium citrate, lithium molybdate, lithium chloride, lithium hydride, lithium hydroxide, lithium bromide, lithium fluoride, lithium iodide, lithium stearate, lithium phosphate, lithium tetrahydridoaluminate, lithium carbide |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
Lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) is a carbonate salt of lithium.
[edit] Medical uses
Lithium carbonate is used as a mood stabilizer in psychiatric treatment of manic states and bipolar disorder. The lithium ions interfere with complex chemical reactions that relay and amplify messages carried to the cells of the brain. [1]
Lithium carbonate is sold as Carbolith®, Cibalith-S®, Duralith®, Eskalith®, Lithane®, Lithizine®, Lithobid®, Lithonate®, Lithotabs® and Priadel®.
posses low margin of safety : causes adverse effects like arrhythemia, confusion, convultion, and may lead to coma. may also cause abnormal formation of fetus.
[edit] Other Uses
This substance is found in fireworks, because it creates a glowing red flame and sparks.
[edit] References
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