Description

Lithium Nitrate is an inorganic salt with significant industrial utility, primarily valued for its strong oxidizing properties and unique thermal characteristics. This compound is essential in applications requiring a stable, high-temperature oxidizer or a specialized lithium source. Key industries that rely on this material include advanced ceramics manufacturing, specialty glass production, and thermal energy storage systems. Its consistent quality and reliable performance make it a critical component in high-tech material synthesis and energy research.

Application

• As a key oxidizer and fluxing agent in the production of specialty glasses and ceramics.
• As a component in high-temperature molten salt mixtures for thermal energy storage and heat transfer fluids.
• As a precursor in the synthesis of other lithium compounds and advanced cathode materials for batteries.
• In pyrotechnic compositions and specialty explosives where a clean-burning oxidizer is required.
• As a catalyst or catalyst precursor in certain organic synthesis reactions.
• In laboratory research as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and materials science.
• For wastewater treatment processes where its oxidizing properties can be utilized.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lithium Nitrate
CAS No.	7790-69-4
Molecular Formula	LiNO3
Molecular Weight	68.946 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium nitrate (1:1); Nitric acid, lithium salt; Lithium(I) nitrate; Nitric acid lithium salt; Lithium mononitrate; EINECS 232-218-9
EINECS	232-218-9

Quality Control

Our Lithium Nitrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, impurity profile analysis, and physical property verification, to meet exacting customer and industry specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as combustible substances, strong reducing agents, and organic materials. Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiNO3)	≥ 99.0 %
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 7.0
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.005 %
Sulfate (SO4)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 0.001 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5 %
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.01 %

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