Lithium hydroxide
Name: Lithium hydroxide
CAS:1310-65-2
Feature:
Lithium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula LiOH. It can exist as anhydrous or hydrated, and both forms are white hygroscopic solids. They are soluble in water and slightly soluble in ethanol. Both are available commercially. While classified as a strong base, lithium hydroxide is the weakest known alkali metal hydroxide.
Lithium hydroxide has the following applications/functions:
1. Lithium hydroxide is mainly consumed in the production of cathode materials for lithium ion batteries such as lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2) and lithium iron phosphate. It is preferred over lithium carbonate as a precursor for lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxides.
2. A popular lithium grease thickener is Lithium 12-hydroxystearate, which produces a general-purpose lubricating grease due to its high resistance to water and usefulness at a range of temperatures.
3. Lithium hydroxide is used in breathing gas purification systems for spacecraft, submarines, and rebreathers to remove carbon dioxide from exhaled gas by producing lithium carbonate and water.
4. Lithium hydroxide, together with lithium carbonate, is a key intermediates used for the production of other lithium compounds.
5. It is also used in ceramics and some Portland cement formulations. Lithium hydroxide (isotopically enriched in lithium-7) is used to alkalize the reactor coolant in pressurized water reactors for corrosion control. It is good radiation protection against free neutrons.
Composition:
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Packing: 25kg/drum or as discussed
Shelf Life: 2 years
Storage: Store in cool and dry area
Certification:ISO GMP KOSHER HALAL
