Lithium Chloride 99%

Description

Lithium Chloride is a chemical compound whose chemical formula is represented as LiCl. It is a typical ionic compound with some covalent properties. It is soluble in water, hydrazine, butanol, selenium (IV) oxychloride, propanol, methyl formamide, and polar solvents generally. It is hygroscopic. It has the appearance of a white, sharp solid in powdered form. It is a non-flammable chemical. It is prepared by the treatment of lithium carbonate with hydrochloric acid.
Chemical Applications and Strengths
Lithium Chloride is an extremely useful chemical compound and, therefore, has many industrial applications. Its main applications and strengths are:
It is mainly used for producing lithium metal by electrolysis of LiCl/KCl melt at a temperature of 450 degrees Celsius.
It functions as a flame colorant to produce dark red flames.
In the calibration of hygrometers, it serves the function of relative humidity standards.
Used as a desiccant for drying airstreams.
In automobile parts manufacturing, it serves as a brazing flux for the aluminum parts.
Stille Reaction employs it as an additive.
By itself, LiCl can be used as a hygrometer.
Molten forms are used in preparing carbon nanotubes, graphene, and lithium niobate.
It is used as an aversive agent in lab animals to study conditioned place preference and aversion.
It has strong acaricidal characteristics and is effective against Varroa destructor in colonies of honeybees.
Biochemically, it can be used to precipitate RNA from cellular extracts.
It is used in lithium batteries and solar cells.
Used as a catalyst for polymer materials like polyphenylene sulfide.
Used in the production of chitin.
Used in air conditioning dehumidifiers.
It is used in producing synthetic fibers.
Used in the production of insecticides.
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