Lithium hydroxide

Description

A caustic white crystalline powder. Lithium hydroxide is used in photographic developing solutions. It is also used as a sorbent for Carbon dioxide especially in spacesuits. Lithium hydroxide in used the in manufacture of alkyd resins and for the production of other lithium salts.

Other Properties

Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol.

Composition	LiOH
CAS	1310-65-2
Melting Point	471
Density	2.54
Molecular Weight	mol. wt. = 23.95
Boiling Point	924 (dec)

Hazards and Safety

Corrosive to skin, eyes and membranes. Inhalation and ingestion may be toxic.

LINK: International Chemical Safety Card