Description

Lithium Iodide Trihydrate is a high-purity inorganic salt valued for its role as a versatile reagent and precursor in advanced material synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a reliable source of lithium and iodide ions under controlled conditions, which is critical for research and specialized manufacturing processes. This compound is essential for industries including pharmaceuticals, specialty chemicals, and energy storage research, where precise material properties are paramount.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and as a reagent in organic transformations.
• Electrolyte Additive: Serves as a component in specialized electrolyte formulations for lithium-based batteries and other electrochemical systems.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a catalyst or precursor in organic and inorganic synthesis, particularly in reactions requiring a source of iodide ions.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for developing new materials, including perovskites and other optoelectronic compounds.
• Analytical Chemistry: Utilized as a standard or reagent in specific analytical methods and titrations.
• Specialty Glass & Ceramics: Functions as a modifying agent in the production of certain optical and ionic conductive glasses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Iodide Trihydrate
CAS No.	59216-97-6
Molecular Formula	LiI·3H₂O
Molecular Weight	187.89 g/mol (Anhydrous basis: 133.85 g/mol)
Synonyms	Lithium iodide hydrate; Trilithium triiodide trihydrate; Lithium(I) iodide trihydrate; Hydriodic acid lithium salt trihydrate; LiI trihydrate; Lithium monoiodide trihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Iodide Trihydrate is manufactured under a quality management system and undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Standard quality parameters include assay, identification, and control of key impurities. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept sealed to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiI·3H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Water (Karl Fischer)	Theoretical (≈ 28.8%)

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