What are the applications of lithium chloride?

Lithium chloride is an inorganic compound with the molecular formula LiCl and a molecular weight of 42.39. It has a salty taste and is readily soluble in water, as well as organic solvents including ethanol, acetone and pyridine. Lithium chloride adopts a sodium chloride crystal structure, and its chemical bonds are not typical ionic bonds. For this reason, it can dissolve in numerous organic solvents and form adducts of varying compositions with ethanol, methanol and amines. This property enables the separation of lithium chloride from other alkali metal chlorides.

With the advancement of technology, lithium chloride boasts a wide range of applications, which are briefly introduced as follows.

Its major applications are listed in three categories below:

Lithium chloride is a white crystalline solid with hygroscopic properties. It dissolves easily in water and organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone and pyridine. Classified as a low-toxicity substance, it causes severe irritation and corrosion to eyes and mucous membranes. Its aqueous solution is neutral or slightly alkaline. At 0°C, its solubility reaches 67 grams per 100 grams of water.

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