Lithium Hydroxide

LiOH

IUPAC: Lithium hydroxide

CAS: 1310-65-2

Visão geral

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.

Composição

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Massa atômica
Hydrogen H 1 1,0080
Lithium Li 1 6,9410
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Composição elemental

Usos

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

Curiosidades

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

Segurança

  • ⚠ Corrosive
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

[Li+].[OH-]

Propriedades

Tipo
base
Estado
solid
Massa molar
23,95 g/mol
Densidade
1,4600 g/cm³
Ponto de fusão
462,0 °C
Ponto de ebulição
924,0 °C
Solubilidade
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).