Rare Metal Functional Compounds

Cesium Nitrate is a highly water soluble crystalline Cesium source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH.

Cesium Chloride is the inorganic chloride salt of caesium, which has a role as a phase-transfer catalyst and a vasoconstrictor agent. Caesium chloride is an inorganic chloride and a caesium molecular entity.

UrbanMines specializes in producing high purity Cobalt Powder with the smallest possible average grain sizes, which are useful in any application where high surface areas are desired such as water treatment and in fuel cell and solar applications. Our standard powder particle sizes average in the range of ≤2.5μm, and ≤0.5μm.

Cobalt (II) Oxide appears as olive-green to red crystals, or greyish or black powder. Cobalt (II) Oxide is used extensively in the ceramics industry as an additive to create blue colored glazes and enamels as well as in the chemical industry for producing cobalt(II) salts.

Cobaltous Chloride (CoCl2∙6H2O in commercial form), a pink solid that changes to blue as it dehydrates, is utilized in catalyst preparation and as an indicator of humidity.

Cobalt(II) Hydroxide or Cobaltous Hydroxide is a highly water insoluble crystalline Cobalt source. It is a inorganic compound with the formula Co(OH)2, consisting of divalent cobalt cations Co2+and hydroxide anions HO−. Cobaltous hydroxide appears as rose-red powder, is soluble in acids and ammonium salt solutions, insoluble in water and alkalies.

 Hexaamminecobalt(III) Chloride is a cobalt coordination entity consisting of a hexaamminecobalt(III) cation in association with three chloride anions as counterions.  

Trimethylgallium, often abbreviated as TMG or TMGa, is an organogallium compound with the chemical formula Ga(CH3)3.  This compound is a colorless, pyrophoric liquid that exhibits a monomeric structure, in contrast to trimethylaluminium.                                                                                                                                    Trimethylgallium serves as a widely utilized metalorganic source of gallium in metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE), a process critical for the synthesis of gallium-containing compound semiconductors employed in the fabrication of optoelectronic devices and solar panels.  

UrbanMines a leading supplier of battery-grade Lithium Carbonate for manufacturers of Lithium-ion Battery Cathode materials. We feature several grades of Li2CO3, optimized for use by Cathode and Electrolyte precursor materials manufacturers.

Lithium Hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula LiOH.The overall chemical properties of LiOH are relatively mild and somewhat similar to alkaline earth hydroxides than other alkaline hydroxides.  Lithium hydroxide, solution appears as a clear to water-white liquid which may have a pungent odor. Contact may cause severe irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.  It can exist as anhydrous or hydrated, and both forms are white hygroscopic solids. They are soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. Both are available commercially. While classified as a strong base, lithium hydroxide is the weakest known alkali metal hydroxide. 

Lithium Bromide (LiBr), a hygroscopic compound composed of lithium and bromine, is widely utilized in industrial and chemical applications due to its unique physicochemical properties. It is synthesized via reactions such as treating lithium carbonate with hydrobromic acid or reacting lithium hydroxide with bromine, yielding crystalline hydrates distinct from other alkali metal bromides.   LiBr exhibits exceptional solubility in water, alcohol, and ether, with concentrated aqueous solutions displaying low water vapor pressures. This property, combined with its high hygroscopicity, makes it an efficient desiccant and liquid sorbent, particularly in absorption refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Additionally, its ability to dissolve polar organic compounds like cellulose expands its utility in specialized chemical processes, including catalytic dehydrohalogenation for olefin synthesis.   In water treatment and crystal growth applications, LiBr’s solubility and ultra-high purity forms (submicron/nanopowders) are advantageous. The bromide ion can be detected in aqueous solutions using carbon disulfide and chlorine. However, handling requires caution: LiBr generates significant heat upon dissolution (due to negative enthalpy of solution) and poses hazards as a mildly corrosive and psychoactive substance.   UrbanMines supplies LiBr in various grades (Mil Spec, ACS, Pharmaceutical, etc.), packaging options, and purities, adhering to ASTM, USP, and EP/BP standards. Technical support, safety data (MSDS), and unit conversion tools are provided to ensure safe and optimized application across industries.

Antimony is a bluish-white brittle metal, which has low thermal and electrical conductivity. Antimony Ingots have high corrosion and oxidation resistance and are ideal for conducting various chemical processes.