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Lithium Chloride

CAS #: 7447-41-8
Linear Formula:
LiCl
MDL Number
MFCD00011078
EC No.:
231-212-3

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Lithium Chloride Properties (Theoretical)

Compound Formula ClLi
Molecular Weight 42.39
Appearance White powder
Melting Point 605° C (1,121° F)
Boiling Point 1,382° C (2,520° F)
Density 2.07 g/cm3
Solubility in H2O N/A
Exact Mass 41.9849
Monoisotopic Mass 41.9849

Lithium Chloride Health & Safety Information

Signal Word Warning
Hazard Statements H302-H315-H319
Hazard Codes Xn
Precautionary Statements P301 + P312 + P330-P305 + P351 + P338
Flash Point Not applicable
Risk Codes 22-36/37/38
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39
RTECS Number OJ5950000
Transport Information NONH for all modes of transport
WGK Germany 1
GHS Pictogram
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Exclamation Point - GHS07

About Lithium Chloride

High purity Lithium Chloride Lithium Chloride is an excellent water soluble crystalline Lithium source for uses compatible with Chlorides. Lithium Chloride is generally immediately available in most volumes. Chloride compounds can conduct electricity when fused or dissolved in water. Chloride materials can be decomposed by electrolysis to chlorine gas and the metal. They are formed through various chlorination processes whereby at least one chlorine anion (Cl-) is covalently bonded to the relevant metal or cation. Ultra high purity and proprietary formulations can be prepared. The chloride ion controls fluid equilibrium and pH levels in metabolic systems. They can form either inorganic or organic compounds. We also produce Lithium Chloride Solution. American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopoeia/British Pharmacopoeia)and follows applicable ASTM testing standards. Typical and custom packaging is available. Additional technical, research and safety (MSDS) information is available as is a Reference Calculator for converting relevant units of measurement.

Synonyms

Hydrochloric acid lithium salt, Lithium Chloride anhydrous

Chemical Identifiers

Linear Formula LiCl
Pubchem CID 433294
MDL Number MFCD00011078
EC No. 231-212-3
IUPAC Name lithium chloride
Beilstein/Reaxys No. N/A
SMILES [Li+].[Cl-]
InchI Identifier InChI=1S/ClH.Li/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
InchI Key KWGKDLIKAYFUFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
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Packaging Specifications

Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Solutions are packaged in polypropylene, plastic or glass jars up to palletized 440 gallon liquid totes, and 36,000 lb. tanker trucks.

Related Elements

Lithium Bohr ModelSee more Lithium products. Lithium (atomic symbol: Li, atomic number: 3) is a Block S, Group 1, Period 2 element with an atomic weight of 6.94. The number of electrons in each of Lithium's shells is [2, 1] and its electron configuration is [He] 2s1. The lithium atom has a radius of 152 pm and a Van der Waals radius of 181 pm. Lithium was discovered by Johann Arvedson in 1817 and first isolated by William Thomas Brande in 1821. The origin of the name Lithium comes from the Greek wordlithose which means "stone." Lithium is a member of the alkali group of metals. It has the highest specific heat and electrochemical potential of any element on the period table and the lowest density of any elements that are solid at room temperature. Elemental LithiumCompared to other metals, it has one of the lowest boiling points. In its elemental form, lithium is soft enough to cut with a knife its silvery white appearance quickly darkens when exposed to air. Because of its high reactivity, elemental lithium does not occur in nature. Lithium is the key component of lithium-ion battery technology, which is becoming increasingly more prevalent in electronics.

Chlorine is a Block P, Group 17, Period 3 element. Its electron configuration is [Ne]3s23p5. The chlorine atom has a covalent radius of 102±4 pm and its Van der Waals radius is 175 pm. Chlorine ModelIn its elemental form, chlorine is a yellow-green gas. Chlorine is the second lightest halogen after fluorine. It has the third highest electronegativity and the highest electron affinity of all elements, making it a strong oxidizing agent. It is rarely found by itself in nature. Chlorine was discovered and first isolated by Carl Wilhelm Scheele in 1774. It was first recognized as an element by Humphry Davy in 1808.