LiHCO3

Lithium bicarbonate, with the chemical formula LiHCO3, is a chemical compound. It is the lithium salt of carbonic acid. Lithium bicarbonate exists as a white solid. It is soluble in water, forming an alkaline solution. The compound is formed by the reaction of lithium hydroxide with carbon dioxide in aqueous solution. The synthesis can be represented by the equation: LiOH + CO2 -> LiHCO3. It is a less common lithium salt compared to lithium carbonate (Li2CO3) or lithium hydroxide (LiOH). In aqueous solutions, lithium bicarbonate can exist in equilibrium with lithium carbonate and carbon dioxide, depending on the pH and concentration. It is important to handle lithium bicarbonate with care, as with all chemical compounds. Its applications are limited and less widespread than other lithium salts. Some research has explored its potential uses, but it is not a commonly encountered substance in everyday products or industrial processes. Its stability and reactivity are characteristic of bicarbonates. Further detailed information can be found in chemical literature and databases.