Lithium chloride monohydrate

  • English full name/alias: Lithium chloride monohydrate
  • CAS No. :85144-11-2
  • Molecular Formula:LiCl
  • Molecular Weight:60.40930
  • Density:1.21 g/mL at 20 °C
  • Boiling Point:1382 °C
  • Melting Point:605 °C(lit.)
  • Hazardous nature: Non hazardous chemicals
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Lithium chloride monohydrate Chemical Properties

Melting point >98°C -H₂O
Boiling point 1382℃
density 1.78
solubility very soluble in H2O
form Granules
color White
Water Solubility Soluble in water.
Sensitive Hygroscopic
Merck 14,5528

Basic Information

  • Chemical properties: White crystalline solid with strong salt odor, highly hygroscopic. Dissolve in water, alcohol, acetone, pentanol, pyridine, and nitrobenzene. pH <7。
  • Usage: Chemical synthesis; Materials Science.
  • Storage: Ordinary temperature
  • Hazard statement: Harmful and irritating.
  • Preventive statement: Avoid inhalation. Wear protective clothing/gloves/goggles/masks. Extinguishing: fog water, alcohol resistant foam, sand, dry powder, carbon dioxide. Avoid taboo items.

Lithium chloride monohydrate Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Propertieswhite crystal(s); prepared by reacting HCl with LiOH or Li2CO3 and crystallizing below 95°C; solution is used for deicing, in fire extinguishers, catalysts and for dehumidifying [FMC93] [KIR81] [STR93]
UsesLithium chloride monohydrate is used as a precursor in the production of lithium metal and other lithium compounds. It acts as a welding agent for aluminum, salt bath for heat -treatment by low temperature and soldering techniques. It is also used as a tracer for chemical products viz. denaturation of wine. For absorbers, it is an absorption and disinfection reagent as well as desiccant for air conditioner.

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