Battery Grade Lithium Hydroxide

1. Product Overview

Battery Grade Lithium Hydroxide is a high-purity lithium compound, typically supplied as lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LiOH·H₂O), engineered for demanding energy-storage applications. It is primarily used in the production of high-nickel lithium-ion battery cathode materials, supporting advanced batteries with high energy density and performance requirements. Its controlled purity and consistent chemical characteristics enable reliable cathode manufacturing and efficient battery production. As global demand for electric vehicles and energy-storage systems accelerates, battery-grade lithium hydroxide remains a strategically important material for the lithium-ion battery supply chain.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition: Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate (LiOH·H₂O)
• Grade: Battery Grade
• Purity: Typically ≥99.0% LiOH·H₂O, subject to agreed specification
• Lithium Hydroxide Content: Typically ≥56.5%
• Physical Form: Fine crystalline powder
• Appearance: White to off-white powder/crystalline material
• Particle Size: Controlled according to customer and cathode-production requirements
• Moisture/Impurity Control: Manufactured to stringent battery-material specifications
• Packaging Options: 25 kg bags, 500 kg–1,000 kg FIBC/big bags, or customized bulk packaging
• Shelf Life: Typically up to 24 months when stored sealed in a cool, dry environment and protected from moisture and contamination

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing: Key lithium source for producing cathode active materials, particularly high-nickel NMC and NCA chemistries.
• Electric Vehicle Batteries: Supports high-energy-density cathode production for electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Energy Storage Systems: Used in rechargeable battery systems for grid, renewable-energy and industrial energy storage.
• Battery Materials Processing: Provides a controlled lithium input for specialized cathode and advanced battery-material manufacturing.
• Performance Advantage: Its suitability for high-nickel cathode chemistries can support higher energy density and improved battery performance compared with lithium carbonate in applications where lithium hydroxide is preferred.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality Consistency: Controlled chemical composition and impurity levels support stable downstream battery-material production.
• Supply Reliability: Suitable for structured bulk procurement programs and recurring industrial requirements.
• Logistics Capability: Available in industrial packaging formats designed for efficient international transportation and handling.
• Price Competitiveness: Bulk sourcing options enable commercially efficient procurement for large-scale battery-material manufacturers.
• Sustainability: Supports the expanding global transition toward electrification, renewable-energy storage and lower-carbon energy systems.
• Technical Documentation: Product specifications, certificates of analysis and relevant quality documentation can be provided subject to supply agreement.
• Strategic Sourcing Value: A high-purity lithium input designed to support demanding battery manufacturing requirements, making it suitable for long-term industrial procurement programs.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK — 20 MT
• Loading Capacity: Approximately 20 MT per container, subject to packaging configuration, container restrictions and final logistics requirements