Description

Lithium Chromate Dihydrate is an inorganic salt characterized by its distinctive yellow color and strong oxidizing properties. This compound is valued in industrial processes for its role as a corrosion inhibitor and as a precursor in the synthesis of other lithium and chromium-based materials. Key industries that utilize this chemical include aerospace, specialty coatings, and advanced ceramics manufacturing, where precise material properties are critical.

Application

• Corrosion Inhibitor: Used in specialized anti-corrosive primers and coatings, particularly for aluminum alloys in aerospace and marine applications.
• Ceramic Pigments and Glazes: Serves as a colorant and fluxing agent in the production of high-temperature ceramics and colored glass.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed as an analytical standard and oxidizing agent in chemical synthesis and research laboratories.
• Wood Preservation: Acts as a component in certain wood treatment formulations to impart decay and insect resistance.
• Battery Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor material in advanced lithium-ion battery cathode research.
• Metal Surface Treatment: Used in conversion coatings and passivation processes for specific metal substrates.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Chromate Dihydrate
CAS No.	7789-01-7
Molecular Formula	Li₂CrO₄·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	165.92 g/mol (anhydrous basis)
Synonyms	Dilithium Chromate Dihydrate; Chromic Acid, Dilithium Salt, Dihydrate; Lithium Chromate(VI) Dihydrate; Lithium Chromium Oxide Dihydrate; Chromium Lithium Oxide Dihydrate
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Chromate Dihydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency and compliance with agreed-upon specifications. Key parameters such as purity, heavy metal content, and loss on drying are verified. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong reducing agents, organic substances, and combustible materials. Due to its oxidizing nature, ensure proper segregation from other chemicals as per safety guidelines. Recommended storage temperature: 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow Crystalline Powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li₂CrO₄·2H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 20.0 %
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.05 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.002 %

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