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CAS Number: 7790-69-4
EC Number: 232-218-9
MDL number: MFCD00011094
ChemSpider: 8305408
PubChem CID: 10129889
RTECS number: QU9200000
UNII: 68XG6U4533
Properties
Chemical formula: LiNO3
Molar mass: 68.946 g/mol
Appearance: White to light yellow solid
Density: 2.38 g/cm3
Melting point: 255 °C (491 °F; 528 K)
Boiling point: 600 °C (1,112 °F; 873 K) (decomposes)
Solubility in water: 52.2 g/100 mL (20 °C)
APPLICATIONS
This deliquescent colourless salt, Lithium nitrate, is an oxidizing agent used in the manufacture of red-colored fireworks and flares.
Lithium nitrate has been used as an additive to the electrolyte solution of bis(trifluoromethane)sulfonimide in lithium-sulfur batteries to increase the coulombic efficiency.
Lithium nitrate is used for manufacturing nickel batteries.
Lithium nitrate can also be used in the sol-gel synthesis of spinel lithium titanate (Li4Ti5O12) materials.
Lithium nitrate is an inorganic compound, which has several industrial uses around the world.
Some of the most common uses of lithium nitrate include:
-Metal colouring
-Red-coloured fireworks
-Production of hardening oil and ceramics
Apart from industrial use, nitrate lithium salt has chemical benefits.
For example, lithium salt can be used as a heat exchange media, a laboratory reagent and oxidising agent.
Lithium nitrate is highly soluble in water.
For example, at 100 °C, 234g of salt dissolves in 100ml of water.
Lithium nitrate also has high solubility to the following solvents:
-Ethanol
-Acetone
-Ammonia
-Methanol
Lithium nitrate is used as a powerful and effective additive in an ether electrolyte.
Lithium nitrate's primary role is to increase the stability needed in batteries that contain lithium metal anodes.
So, in which industries can we find lithium nitrate being used?
The chemical compound has several uses:
-Lithium nitrate is Used in the construction of roads and engineering.
-Lithium nitrate is Used in electronics (batteries, cameras, mobiles, etc.),
-Lithium nitrate is Used in gardening and lawing appliances
-Treating surfaces
-Manufacturing of writing materials like inks.
Like most chemical compounds, Lithium nitrate’s essential to take the necessary precautions when handling this lithium salt.
Lithium nitrate can be toxic to the body if ingested or exposed to the skin.
In case you are exposed to the chemical compound, you need to clean the affected place.
Suppose you consume lithium salt; it’s best to seek immediate medical support.
Below are the common physical uses of lithium nitrate:
-Lithium nitrate can be applied as a liquid ammonia stabiliser in refrigeration equipment.
-Lithium nitrate is Used as oxidants of pyrotechnic manufacture (preparation of fireworks).
-Lithium nitrate is Used in the composition of molten salt.
-Lithium nitrate is Used as an oxidant in rocket propellant and the metallurgical industry.
-Analytical reagent
-Dissolving agent
-Cooling agent
-Heat exchange carrier
-In the electroplating industry, metal objects are coated with a skinny layer of different metals.
Lithium nitrate is also used as a catalyst for painting.
In addition, Lithium nitrate’s responsible for speeding up the formation of polymers from resin.
Lithium nitrate is a reagent that may be used in chemical processes such as the synthesis of chalcones and the growth of biomolecular crystals.
Crystallization grade reagents for formulating screens or for optimization.
Lithium nitrate is Used as liquid ammonia stabilizer in refrigeration equipment, rocket propellant, oxidants of pyrotechnic manufacture, glass etchants, antistatic agents, composition of molten salt in metallurgical industry.
Lithium nitrate is Used as an analytical reagent; dissolving and cooling agent; heat exchange carrier; catalyst for the paint; raw materials of other nickel salt; mordant of reducing dye.
Lithium nitrate is Used for the manufacture of a phosphor, other lithium salt, nickel batteries and for ceramics and metal coloring.
Lithium nitrate is Used in the electroplating industry; organic synthesis and production of hardening oil.
Lithium Nitrate has been proposed as a medium to store heat collected from the sun for cooking.
Lithium nitrate is also a very good oxidizing agent in the manufacture of red-colored fireworks and flares.
Currently, lithium nitrate is being tested to see if it can be applied to concrete-pavement to withstand weathering effects.
Lithium nitrate can be used in special pyrotechnic devices to give a red flame.
Lithium nitrate may also be used in combination with other salts, particularly nitrates, to produce low-melting fused salt mixtures.
Lithium nitrate is Used in ceramics, heat-exchange media, refrigeration systems.
DESCRIPTION
Lithium nitrate is an inorganic compound with the formula LiNO3.
Lithium nitrate is the lithium salt of nitric acid (an alkali metal nitrate).
Lithium nitrate is deliquescent, absorbing water to form the hydrated form, lithium nitrate trihydrate.
Lithium nitrate's eutectics are of interest for heat transfer fluids.
Lithium nitrate is made by treating lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide with nitric acid.
Lithium nitrate appears as a white to light yellow colored crystalline solid.
Lithium nitrate is denser than water.
Contact with lithium nitrate may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Lithium nitrate May be toxic by ingestion.
Lithium nitrate May cause the acceleration of the burning of combustible materials.
Lithium nitrate Prolonged exposure to heat or flames may result in an explosion.
Lithium nitrate is the inorganic nitrate salt of lithium.
Lithium nitrate has a role as an oxidising agent.
Lithium nitrate is an inorganic nitrate salt and a lithium salt.
Lithium nitrate is a lithium salt of aqua fortis (nitric acid), an alkali metal nitrate.
The chemical formula of lithium nitrate is LiNO3.
Lithium nitrate is a product of the chemical reaction between nitric acid and lithium carbonate.
The other by-products of Lithium nitrate reaction include water and carbon dioxide.
Lithium Nitrate is a highly water soluble crystalline Lithium source for uses compatible with nitrates and lower (acidic) pH.
All metallic nitrates are inorganic salts of a given metal cation and the nitrate anion.
The nitrate anion is a univalent (-1 charge) polyatomic ion composed of a single nitrogen atom ionically bound to three oxygen atoms (Formula: NO3) for a total formula weight of 62.05.
Nitrate compounds are generally soluble in water.
Nitrate materials are also oxidizing agents.
When mixed with hydrocarbons, nitrate compounds can form a flammable mixture.
Nitrates are excellent precursors for production of ultra high purity compounds and certain catalyst and nanoscale (nanoparticles and nanopowders) materials.
Lithium Nitrate is generally immediately available in most volumes.
High purity, submicron and nanopowder forms may be considered.
Lithium nitrate is A white to light yellow colored crystalline solid.
Lithium nitrate is Denser than water.
Contact withLithium nitrate may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Lithium nitrate May be toxic by ingestion.
Lithium nitrate May cause the acceleration of the burning of combustible materials.
Lithium nitrate is Prolonged exposure to heat or flames may result in an explosion.
Synthesis
Lithium nitrate can be synthesized by reacting nitric acid and lithium carbonate.
Li2CO3 + 2 HNO3 → 2 LiNO3 + H2O + CO2
Generally when forming LiNO3, a pH indicator is used to determine when all of the acid has been neutralized.
However, this neutralization can also be recognized with the loss of carbon dioxide production.
In order to rid the final product of excess water, the sample is heated.
Toxicity
Lithium nitrate can be toxic to the body when ingested by targeting the central nervous system, thyroids, kidneys, and cardio-vascular system.
When exposed to the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, lithium nitrate can cause irritation to these areas.
Thermal storage
The hydrated form, lithium nitrate trihydrate, has an extremely high specific heat of fusion, 287±7 J/g, and hence can be used for thermal energy storage at its melt temperature of 303.3 K.
Lithium nitrate has been proposed as a medium to store heat collected from the sun for cooking.
A Fresnel lens would be used to melt solid lithium nitrate, which would then function as a "solar battery", allowing heat to be redistributed later by convection.
Synonyms
-Lithium nitrate
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-Nitric acid, lithium salt
-lithium;nitrate
-Nitric acid, lithium salt (1:1)
-Nitric acid lithium salt,
-anhydrous lithium nitrate,
-lithium nitrate hydrate
