How do we convert Li2CO3 to LiOH (Lithium Carbonate to Lithium Hydroxide)?

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How do we convert Li2CO3 to LiOH (Lithium Carbonate to Lithium Hydroxide)?

2006-12-16 20:36:04 · 2 answers · asked by w4c~m3-5un 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Li2CO3 is considerably less stable than carbonates of other alkali
metals and decomposes readily according to:

Li2CO3 ------ Li2O+CO2

Now,

Li2O + H2O ------ 2LiOH

2006-12-16 21:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋

Since LiOH is a moderate base/alkali, a stronger base/alkali is required.
NaOH will not work satisfactorily
So use KOH i.e. potassium hydroxide.

Add KOH pellets or KOH solutuion to Li2CO3 solution and you'll get LiOH

Reaction:

Li2CO3 + KOH ====LiOH + K2CO3

2006-12-16 21:14:08 · answer #2 · answered by Som™ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋