Lithium hydroxide, anhydrous, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Lithium hydroxide is used as a heat transfer medium, as a storage-battery electrolyte and also used for the production of lithium greases. It is also used in ceramics, in some portland cement formulations, in the absoption of carbondioxide from sealed enviornments such as submarines, spacecrafts and breathing apparatus. It is used in esterification reactions, as stabilizer in photographic developments and as a coolant in pressurized water reactors for corrosion control.

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

• Boiling Point: 924°C
• Melting Point: 462°C
• Color: White
• Quantity: 500 g
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol.
• IUPAC Name: lithium;hydroxide
• Formula Weight: 23.95
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air sensitive; Hygroscopic
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 2.54 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium hydroxide, anhydrous

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