Lithium Hydroxide

W&Q Lithium Hydroxide includes monohydrate and anhydrous grades, white hygroscopic crystalline powder with strong alkalinity. It absorbs water and carbon dioxide easily in air, dissolves well in water. Produced by advanced electrolysis and recrystallization purification, our product has ultra-low impurity, stable lithium content and consistent batch quality, widely used in lithium battery cathode, lithium grease, chemical synthesis and gas absorption industries.

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1.Molecular Formula: LiOH·H₂O

2. CAS NO.:1310-66-3

3. Molecular Weight:41.96

4.Property: White small monoclinic crystal, spicy, strong alkaline, easy to absorb carbon dioxide and water in the air, soluble in water, slightly soluble in alcohol. It is

widely used in new energy vehicles, petroleum, chemical industry, light industry, nuclear industry, metallurgy, glass, ceramics and other fields.

5. Specification(%):

Purity	99min
LiOH	56.5

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6. Packing: net 25kg bags with pallet

USAGE

Application Area	Specific Uses
Lithium-Ion Batteries	Core precursor for high-nickel cathode materials like NCM & NCA . Enhances capacity and cycle life.
Grease & Lubricants	Key raw material for lithium-based grease . Offers excellent heat/water resistance; dominates global grease production.
Other Industrial Uses	Glass & Ceramics Improves properties of optical/specialty glass. Nuclear Industry Used in reactor coolant systems and material preparation . Chemical Synthesis Precursor for other lithium compounds (e.g., Lithium Fluoride, LiF).

Superior for High-Performance Batteries

Compared to lithium carbonate, LiOH allows for a more direct and efficient reaction during cathode production.
Effective and Reliable Air Purification

Lithium hydroxide excels here because it has a high absorption capacity for CO₂ relative to its weight.
Foundation for High-Quality Lubricants

Greases made with LiOH offer a unique combination of benefits
Versatile Industrial Precursor and Additive

Its strong alkaline nature makes it useful for adjusting pH and properties in various processes.

Superior for High-Performance Batteries

Compared to lithium carbonate, LiOH allows for a more direct and efficient reaction during cathode production.
Effective and Reliable Air Purification

Lithium hydroxide excels here because it has a high absorption capacity for CO₂ relative to its weight.
Foundation for High-Quality Lubricants

Greases made with LiOH offer a unique combination of benefits
Versatile Industrial Precursor and Additive

Its strong alkaline nature makes it useful for adjusting pH and properties in various processes.

FAQs

What is the main use of Lithium Hydroxide today?

Its largest and most critical modern application is in the production of cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, especially for electric vehicles (EVs). It is the preferred lithium source for manufacturing high-nickel cathode chemistries like NCA (Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminum Oxide) and NCM 811 (Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide) because it enables higher energy density and better performance.
How is it used in air purification?

Lithium hydroxide is an effective CO₂ scrubber. It chemically reacts with and removes carbon dioxide from the air in enclosed environments like spacecraft, submarines, and rebreathers, which is critical for maintaining breathable air for occupants.
Is Lithium Hydroxide used in medicine like Lithium Carbonate?

No, not directly. Lithium carbonate is the pharmaceutical compound used as a mood stabilizer. However, lithium hydroxide can be used as a chemical precursor in the production of lithium carbonate.