CAS 7447-41-8
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Name: Lithium chloride
Other Name / Synonyms: LiCl, Chlorolithium, Lithium ion standard, Lithiumchlorid, Anhydrous lithium chloride
CAS Number:7447-41-8
Molecular Formula:LiCl
Molecular Weight: 42.39 g/mol
Physical Form: White crystalline powder or beads
Applications:
Production of lithium metal via electrolysis (e.g., LiCl/KCl melt)
Brazing flux for aluminum
Desiccant / drying agent for air streams
Biochemical use, e.g., to precipitate RNA from cellular extracts
Flame colorant (gives red flame)