... temperatures greater than 1,300 °C (1,570 K).Applications Lithium carbonate is an important industrial chemical. It forms low-melting ... iron oxide (Fe2O3). Cement sets more rapidly when prepared with lithium carbonate, and is useful for tile adhesives. When added ... aluminium trifluoride, it forms LiF which gives a superior electrolyte for the processing of aluminium.[3] Lithium carbonate is used as an ...