Description
1. Product Overview
Recovered Lithium Hydroxide Monohydrate (LiOH·H2O) is a high-purity, circular-economy lithium compound reclaimed from spent battery materials and industrial process streams. Its primary industrial use is as a critical precursor in the production of nickel-rich NMC and NCA cathodes for lithium-ion batteries powering electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The key value proposition is delivering virgin-grade performance at a structurally lower cost and carbon footprint, enabling manufacturers to meet ESG mandates without compromising battery chemistry. As global supply chains pivot toward resource security and Scope 3 emissions reduction, recovered LiOH·H2O is strategically important for de-risking procurement from primary mining and qualifying for regional content incentives.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical composition: LiOH·H2O, recovered from hydrometallurgical battery recycling streams
- Purity level: ≥56.5% LiOH content, battery grade; Impurities: Na ≤0.05%, Ca ≤0.005%, SO4 ≤0.05%, Fe ≤10 ppm
- Physical characteristics: White crystalline powder; Particle size D50: 15-30 μm, adjustable; Bulk density: 0.9-1.1 g/cm³; Low magnetic impurity ≤50 ppb
- Packaging options: 25kg anti-humidity PE-lined woven bags, 500kg/1000kg FIBC jumbo bags with inner liner, palletized and shrink-wrapped
- Shelf life: 12 months when stored in sealed packaging, <30°C, RH <60%, away from CO2 and moisture
3. Core Industrial Applications
- Primary industries: Lithium-ion battery cathode manufacturing, specialty greases, ceramics, CO2 absorption systems
- Specific operational use cases: Direct drop-in replacement for virgin LiOH·H2O in NMC811/NCA cathode precursor synthesis; Feedstock for lithium-based lubricating greases requiring thermal stability; pH adjustment in industrial processes
- Performance vs alternatives: Achieves equivalent electrochemical performance to mined LiOH·H2O in cell testing while reducing cradle-to-gate CO2 emissions by >65%. Lower heavy metal profile vs. some primary sources improves cathode yield
- Efficiency, durability, cost advantages: 15-25% cost saving vs. spot virgin material; Secures supply against lithium mining bottlenecks; Qualifies for IRA/CRMA recycled content thresholds, reducing tariff and compliance risk
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality consistency: Batch-to-batch COA validation via ICP-OES and XRD; ISO 9001 certified production with SPC on critical impurities; Traceable to source batteries
- Supply reliability: 2,500 MT/year dedicated recovery capacity with contracted black mass feedstock; 60-day lead time on repeat orders
- Logistics capability: EXW/FOB/CIF incoterms; UN-approved packaging for Class 8 corrosive; Global forwarding via Buea, Hamburg, and Houston hubs; DG documentation provided
- Price competitiveness: Fixed-price annual contracts available; Indexed discount to Fastmarkets LiOH spot; Eliminates lithium royalty and mining volatility
- Sustainability benefits: >90% lower water usage vs. hard rock mining; Full LCA and ISO 14067 carbon footprint report available; Supports OEM Scope 3 targets
- Technical support: Full SDS, TDS, REACH/IMDS dossiers; Application engineering for cathode synthesis optimization; On-site impurity troubleshooting
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum order quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
- Loading capacity: 20 MT per 20ft container, 25 MT per 40ft container without pallets






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