The difference between battery grade lithium carbonate and industrial grade lithium carbonate
Jul,09,25
The main differences between battery-grade lithium carbonate and industrial-grade lithium carbonate are reflected in three aspects: purity, application field and price:
Purity difference
The purity requirement of battery-grade lithium carbonate is ≥99.5%, and the impurity content is low; the purity of industrial-grade lithium carbonate is generally 98%-99%, and it contains more impurities such as iron, copper, and aluminum.
Application field
Battery-grade lithium carbonate is used in lithium-ion battery manufacturing (such as mobile phones and electric vehicle batteries), and industrial-grade lithium carbonate is mainly used in traditional industrial fields such as ceramics and glass.
Price difference
Battery-grade lithium carbonate has a higher purity and is significantly more expensive than industrial-grade lithium carbonate, which is about 2-3 times that of industrial-grade lithium carbonate.