Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

IUPAC: Lithium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-65-2

概要

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.

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Hydrogen H 1 1.0080
Lithium Li 1 6.9410
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

元素組成

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[OH-]

特性

タイプ
base
状態
solid
モル質量
23.95 g/mol
密度
1.4600 g/cm³
融点
462.0 °C
沸点
924.0 °C
溶解度
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).