Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

IUPAC: Lithium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-65-2

نظرة عامة

Lithium hydroxide is a strong base used in spacecraft and submarines to scrub CO₂ from air. It absorbs CO₂ more efficiently per gram than other hydroxides.

التركيب

العنصر الرمز الذرات الكتلة الذرية
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Lithium Li 1 6,9410
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

التركيب العنصري

الاستخدامات

  • CO₂ scrubbing in spacecraft
  • Lithium grease
  • Battery electrolyte
  • Ceramics

حقائق مثيرة

  • LiOH was used aboard Apollo 13 to scrub CO₂ — the famous 'square peg in a round hole' problem

السلامة

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[OH-]

الخصائص

النوع
base
الحالة
solid
الكتلة المولية
23,95 g/mol
الكثافة
1,4600 g/cm³
نقطة الانصهار
462,0 °C
نقطة الغليان
924,0 °C
الذوبانية
128 g/L at 25°C

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
24,0187
TPSA
1,0 Ų
H-Bond Donors
1
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
2
Complexity
2,0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lithium Hydroxide?
Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH) is a base compound with the IUPAC name Lithium hydroxide.
What is the molecular weight of Lithium Hydroxide?
Lithium Hydroxide has a molar mass of 23.95 g/mol.
What state is Lithium Hydroxide at room temperature?
Lithium Hydroxide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Lithium Hydroxide organic or inorganic?
Lithium Hydroxide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Lithium Hydroxide?
Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Lithium (Li), Oxygen (O).