Description

Lithium Chloride Monohydrate is an essential inorganic salt valued for its unique hygroscopic and lithium-ion source properties. This compound is critical for applications requiring precise moisture control or a reliable supply of lithium ions in solution. It serves as a fundamental material in the production of air conditioning desiccants, laboratory reagents, and specialized electrolyte formulations. Industries ranging from chemical manufacturing and pharmaceuticals to energy storage and research rely on its consistent quality and performance.

Application

• Air Dehumidification & Drying Systems: Used as a highly efficient desiccant in industrial and commercial air conditioning units due to its strong hygroscopic nature.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor or catalyst in various organic synthesis reactions and in the production of other lithium compounds.
• Electrolyte Formulations: Serves as a key component in specialized battery electrolytes and molten salt baths for electrochemical studies.
• Laboratory & Analytical Reagent: Employed in molecular biology for RNA precipitation and as a buffer component in biochemical applications.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a raw material in controlled processes.
• Ceramic & Glass Production: Functions as a flux to lower melting points and modify the properties of glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Welding & Brazing Fluxes: Incorporated into fluxes for metal joining processes to improve flow and remove oxides.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for material science, energy research, and chemical process development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Chloride Monohydrate
CAS No.	16712-20-2
Molecular Formula	LiCl·H₂O
Molecular Weight	60.41 (Anhydrous basis) / 78.44 (Monohydrate)
Synonyms	Lithium Chloride Hydrate; Lithium Chloride Monohydrate; Lithium Chloride, Monohydrate; Chlorolithium Monohydrate; LiCl Monohydrate; Lithium(1+) Chloride Monohydrate; Lithium Chloride (1:1) Monohydrate; EINECS 240-668-8 (for anhydrous)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Chloride Monohydrate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, loss on drying, and heavy metal content. Our quality commitment supports compliance with relevant industrial and reagent-grade standards.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed immediately after use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can lead to caking and weight variation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiCl)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	21.0 - 24.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001%
Iron (Fe)	≤ 0.001%
Calcium (Ca)	≤ 0.005%
Potassium (K)	≤ 0.005%
Sodium (Na)	≤ 0.02%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.