Description

Lithium Chloride Hydrate is a versatile inorganic salt valued for its unique hygroscopic and lithium-ion source properties. It serves as a critical precursor and reagent in advanced material synthesis and specialized industrial processes. This compound is essential for manufacturers and research institutions in the battery technology, pharmaceutical, and chemical synthesis sectors seeking a reliable source of lithium ions.

Application

• Electrolyte Component: Used in the formulation of specialized electrolytes for lithium-ion and lithium-air battery research and development.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a key starting material or catalyst in organic synthesis, particularly in reactions like the Stille coupling and for producing other lithium compounds.
• Air Conditioning & Dehumidification: Employed in absorption refrigeration systems and as a desiccant due to its strong hygroscopic nature.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and for lithium-based therapeutics.
• Ceramic & Glass Production: Used as a flux to lower melting temperatures and modify the properties of glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a component in mobile phases for ion chromatography and as a calibrant in various spectroscopic techniques.
• Welding & Metallurgy: Applied in fluxes for welding and brazing of aluminum and magnesium alloys.
• Biochemical Research: Utilized in density gradient centrifugation and as a component in buffers for specific molecular biology applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Chloride Hydrate
CAS No.	85144-11-2
Molecular Formula	LiCl·xH₂O
Molecular Weight	42.39 (anhydrous basis) + hydrate component
Synonyms	Lithium Chloride Monohydrate; Lithium Chloride Hydrate; Chlorolithium Hydrate; Lithium Chloride (hydrated); LiCl hydrate; NSC 327172; UN 2056 (for solution)
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Quality Control

Our Lithium Chloride Hydrate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for purity, identity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting results for assay, heavy metals, and other critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store in a cool, dry place at room temperature (15-25°C). For long-term storage, consider the use of a desiccator. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and CO₂.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiCl, anhydrous basis)	≥99.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	As per hydrate grade (e.g., Monohydrate)
Insoluble Matter	≤0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤10 ppm
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤0.01%
Iron (Fe)	≤5 ppm
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0

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