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Lithium chloride monohydrate, 99.95% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Lithium 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.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | >98°C-H2O |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Assay Percent Range | 99.95% (Metals basis) |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 60.41 (42.39 Anhydrous) |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 1.78 |
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Safety and Handling
- Lithium chloride monohydrate
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P337+P313-If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lithium chloride, monohydrate
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