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2006-08-15 05:08:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Lithium nitrate
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Properties
General
Lithium nitrate
Name Lithium nitrate
Chemical formula LiNO3
Appearance White to light yellow solid
Physical
Formula weight 68.946 amu
Melting point 528 K (255 °C)
Boiling point decomposes at 873 K (600 °C)
Density 2.38 ×103 kg/m3
Crystal structure ?
Solubility 9 g in 100mL water
Thermochemistry
ΔfH0liquid ? kJ/mol
ΔfH0solid ? kJ/mol
S0solid ? J/mol·K
Safety
Ingestion Causes irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation Causes irritation. Systemic poisoning may occur.
Skin Causes irritation.
Eyes Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
More info Hazardous Chemical Database
SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used.
Disclaimer and references
Lithium nitrate is an oxidizing agent used in the manufacture of fireworks and flares. It is deliquescent.
Decomposition occurs by the following reaction:
2LiNO3(s) → 2LiNO2(s) + O2(g)
When held up to a flame, lithium nitrate makes the flame turn bright red.
2006-08-15 05:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Manufactured from NaNO3 by treating it with LiCl.
2006-08-15 06:36:40 · answer #2 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The formulas is LiNO3 (the answer above is not written correctly)
2006-08-15 05:27:00 · answer #3 · answered by physandchemteach 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LiNo3
2006-08-15 05:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by Sh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋