Support a wide range of inorganic and physical chemistry experiments with our lithium chloride, supplied for reliable laboratory performance. This highly soluble alkali metal salt is commonly used in hygroscopicity studies, desiccation experiments, electrochemistry, and solution preparation. Its strong affinity for water and distinctive behavior among alkali metal compounds make it especially valuable in educational and experimental settings. The 30 g bottle provides a convenient quantity for repeated laboratory use and controlled scientific investigations.
Property
Details
Chemical formula
LiCl
Formula weight
42.39 g/mol
CAS number
7447-41-8
Characteristics
White crystalline solid; odorless; highly hygroscopic
Physical state
Solid; crystalline
Storage code
Green — general storage
Did You Know?
Lithium chloride is so effective at absorbing moisture that it is used in industrial air-drying and humidity-control systems. In chemistry education, it stands out among alkali metal salts because it behaves less “ionic” than expected, a result of lithium’s unusually small ion size. This makes lithium chloride a favorite example when teaching trends in periodic properties and deviations from ideal ionic behavior.
