What is lithium stearate and preparation method of lithium stearate powder

The European Union is seeking to boost energy cooperation with African countries to help wean them off dependence on Russian gas imports.

Bloomberg said, recently, according to a draft EU file, African countries, especially in western Africa Nigeria, Senegal and Angola have a large untapped liquefied natural gas (LNG), the European Commission will adopt this file about enhanced external energy supply later this month, as part of plans to reduce dependence on Russian energy.  

Because of the ever-changing international situation, the supply and prices of international bulk Lithium Stearate, Lithium Stearate Overview, Lithium Stearate Application, Lithium Stearate Suppliers, Lithium Stearate Price are still very uncertain.

Lithium Stearate Overview

Lithium stearate is a chemical, also known as lithium octadecate, white powder or colorless crystals. Density: 1.025 g/cm3. Melting point: 220.0-221.5°C. Stable under normal temperature and pressure. Slightly soluble in water and ethanol, the solubility in water is 0.09g/100ml, and the solubility in ethanol is 0.04g/100ml. Lithium stearate is decomposed into stearic acid and the corresponding lithium salt in the presence of strong acid. Insoluble in ethyl acetate and mineral oil. It forms colloids in mineral oil.

Preparation method of lithium stearate powder

method one

10g of stearic acid was dissolved in 100mL of 95% ethanol, and titrated with 0.5mol/L lithium hydroxide ethanol solution (if lithium hydroxide cannot be completely dissolved in ethanol, water can be added to make it completely dissolved). Phenolphthalein was used as an indicator. After the reaction reached the equivalent point, the precipitated lithium stearate soap was extracted and filtered. The crude product can be recrystallized with 95% ethanol to obtain pure product.

Method Two

Sodium hydroxide is dissolved in water to form a solution, and stearic acid is added to fully react, and then heated to above 100°C. The lithium chloride is dissolved in water, cooled to room temperature, and added to the prepared sodium stearate solution for reaction; after the reaction is completed, it is released and dehydrated by a centrifuge. Use air drying equipment for drying to obtain finished products.

Application of lithium stearate

Lithium stearate is widely used in high temperature lubricants.

Lithium stearate is used as a stabilizer in the plastics industry.

Lithium stearate is used in cosmetic oils, gels, crayons, emulsifiers and dispersants.

Lithium stearate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in the petroleum industry.

Lithium stearate price

The price of lithium stearate varies randomly with the production cost of lithium stearate, transportation cost, international conditions, exchange rate, market supply and demand and other factors. Tanki New Materials Co., Ltd. aims to help various industries and chemical wholesalers find high-quality, low-cost nanomaterials and chemicals, and provide a full range of customized services. If you are looking for lithium stearate, please feel free to contact us for the latest lithium stearate price.

Lithium stearate suppliers

Tanki New Materials Ltd., as a global lithium stearate supplier, has extensive experience in the performance, application and cost-effective manufacturing of advanced and engineered materials. The company has successfully developed a series of powder materials (including water-based stearate acid emulsion, water-based calcium stearate, zinc stearate, etc.) high-purity target materials, functional ceramics and structural devices, and provides OEM services.

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