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Lithium nitrate, anhydrous, 99.999% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Lithium nitrate is used in ceramics, pyrotechnics, salt baths, heat-exchange media, refrigeration systems, rocket propellant and in solar batteries. It acts as an oxidizing agent used in the production of red-colored fireworks and flares, as a catalyst to accelerate the breakdown of nitrogen oxides and as a medium to store heat received from sun for cooking. It is applied to concrete-pavement to withstand weathering effects.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Packaged under Argon
Specifications
Boiling Point | 600°C (decomposition) |
Melting Point | 264°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Crystalline/Lump |
Quantity | 250 g |
UN Number | UN2722 |
Merck Index | 14,5536 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,ethanol,methanol,pyridine,ammonia and acetone. |
Formula Weight | 68.95 |
Percent Purity | 99.999% |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H272-H302-H319 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H272-H315-H319-H335 May intensify fire oxidizer. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P220-P221-P264b-P270-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P330-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 5.1; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: LITHIUM NITRATE |
EINECSNumber | 232-218-9 |
RTECSNumber | QU9330000 |
TSCA | Yes |
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Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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