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Lithium hydroxide monohydrate, LiOH 56.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Lithium hydroxide monohydrate is used for the production of lithium greases, lithium soaps, lithium stearate and lithium salts. It finds application as a carbon dioxide adsorbent in breathing gas purification systems for spacecrafts, submarines and rebreathers; as a storage-battery electrolyte; as a heat transfer medium and as a catalyst for polymerization reaction. It is also used in ceramics and some portland cement formulations.
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
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 2 kg |
Assay Percent Range | 56.5% min |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,methanol and ethanol. |
IUPAC Name | lithium(1+) hydrate hydroxide |
Formula Weight | 41.96 (23.95 Anhydrous) |
Sensitivity | Air sensitive; Hygroscopic |
Density | 1.51 g/mL |
Chemical Name or Material | Lithium hydroxide monohydrate |
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