Carbonates; lithium carbonate

HS v2017 Code: 283691

About carbonates; lithium carbonate

HS code 283691 covers lithium carbonate, a key chemical compound used in a variety of industries. Lithium carbonate is an essential raw material for the production of lithium-ion batteries, which power a wide range of electronic devices, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. It is also used in the manufacturing of glass, ceramics, and various pharmaceutical products. As the global demand for lithium-ion batteries and sustainable energy solutions continues to grow, the importance of lithium carbonate within the broader chemical industry cannot be overstated.

Production process

Lithium carbonate is primarily produced through the processing of lithium-containing minerals, such as spodumene, lepidolite, and brine deposits. The production process typically involves several steps, including mining, concentration, and chemical conversion. The raw materials are first crushed, ground, and then subjected to various separation and purification techniques, such as flotation, leaching, and crystallization, to extract the lithium content. The purified lithium compounds are then converted into lithium carbonate through a series of chemical reactions.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of lithium carbonate include lithium-containing minerals, such as 251310 spodumene, 251390 lepidolite, and lithium-rich brine deposits. Additionally, the production process requires various chemicals, such as sulfuric acid, sodium carbonate, and water, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for mining, processing, and chemical conversion.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 283691 is lithium carbonate, which is then used as a feedstock for the production of other lithium compounds, such as 283692 lithium hydroxide and 283699 other lithium compounds. Lithium carbonate is a crucial material for the manufacture of 851760 lithium-ion batteries, which are widely used in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. It is also used in the production of 701939 glass and ceramic products and various pharmaceutical preparations.

Revisions to 283691

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 283691. The most recent 1 version of this code (283691) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 283691 ( HS v2017).

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Family tree for carbonates; lithium carbonate

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2836'>2836: Carbonates; peroxocarbonates (percarbonates); commercial ammonium carbonate containing ammonium carbamate</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283691'>283691: Carbonates; lithium carbonate</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283620'>283620: Carbonates; disodium carbonate</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283630'>283630: Carbonates; sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate)</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283640'>283640: Carbonates; potassium carbonate</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283650'>283650: Carbonates; calcium carbonate</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283660'>283660: Carbonates; barium carbonate</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283692'>283692: Carbonates; strontium carbonate</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/283699'>283699: Carbonates; n.e.c. in heading no. 2836 and other than lithium or strontium</a>"]

    

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