Molecular Formula | LiNO3 |
Molar Mass | 68.95 |
Density | 2.38 |
Melting Point | 264 °C (lit.) |
Boling Point | 600 °C |
Flash Point | 600°C |
Water Solubility | 90 g/L (28 ºC) |
Solubility | H2O: 1M at20°C, clear, colorless |
Vapor Presure | 0Pa at 25℃ |
Appearance | Solid |
Specific Gravity | 2.38 |
Color | White |
Exposure Limit | ACGIH: TWA 2 ppm; STEL 4 ppmOSHA: TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3)NIOSH: IDLH 25 ppm; TWA 2 ppm(5 mg/m3); STEL 4 ppm(10 mg/m3) |
Merck | 14,5536 |
pKa | 2.34[at 20 ℃] |
PH | 7-9 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
Storage Condition | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
Stability | Stable. Incompatible with reducing agents, strong acids, organic materials, finely powdered metals. Oxidizer. |
Sensitive | Hygroscopic |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Trait: white crystalline of three parties. melting point 264 ℃ boiling point 600 ℃ (decomposition) relative density 2.38g/cm3 soluble in water, ethanol, pyridine, ammonia. Its aqueous solution is neutral. |
Use | It is used for liquid ammonia stabilizer in refrigeration equipment, rocket propellant, oxidant for pyrotechnic manufacturing, glass etchant, antistatic agent, molten salt component in metallurgical industry, etc |
Risk Codes | R8 - Contact with combustible material may cause fire R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R2017/8/22 - |
Safety Description | S22 - Do not breathe dust. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S17 - Keep away from combustible material. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
UN IDs | UN 2722 5.1/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | QU9330000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 28342990 |
Hazard Class | 5.1 |
Packing Group | III |
Raw Materials | Lithium hydroxide Nitric acid |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
solubility in water (g/100ml) | grams dissolved per 100ml of water at different temperatures (℃): 53.4g/0 ℃;60.8g/10 ℃;70.1g/20 ℃;138g/30 ℃;152g/40 ℃, 175g/60 ℃ |
toxicity | toxic and irritating nitrogen oxides are released during combustion. Decomposition at high temperature to produce toxic nitrogen oxides, inhalation of poisoning. See sodium nitrate for others. |
Application | liquid ammonia stabilizer, rocket propellant, oxidant for pyrotechnic manufacture, glass etchant, antistatic agent, molten salt components and the like in the metallurgical industry are used as analytical reagents, dissolved cooling agents, and also for the production of phosphors for ceramics. Production of fireworks. Molten salt bath. Rocket propellant. Freezer. Reagents were analyzed. Used in the manufacture of phosphors, heat exchange carriers, and other lithium salts. used as liquid ammonia stabilizer, molten salt component, etc. mainly used in the electroplating industry, used in the production of nickel batteries, organic synthesis and production of hardened oil as a catalyst for paint, preparation of other nickel salt raw materials, mordant for metal coloring, vat dyes. |
production method | lithium hydroxide or lithium carbonate is added to a reactor containing distilled water, and nitric acid is slowly added under stirring to heat the reaction, then, evaporation to dryness and heating at about 200 ° C. Under vacuum produced lithium nitrate. Its HNO3 LiOH → LiNO3 H2O |