Litiumkloridia

Litiumkloridia, with the chemical formula LiCl, is an inorganic salt. It appears as a white, crystalline solid and is highly soluble in water. This solubility is notable, as it is significantly more soluble than many other alkali metal chlorides. Litiumkloridia is also soluble in solvents like ethanol and acetone.

In its solid state, litiumkloridia crystallizes in the same structure as sodium chloride, a cubic lattice. When dissolved in water, it dissociates into lithium ions (Li+) and chloride ions (Cl-). This aqueous solution exhibits a lower freezing point than pure water, a phenomenon known as freezing point depression.

Litiumkloridia has various applications. It is used as a flux in metallurgy, particularly in the production of aluminum. In industrial processes, it can serve as a desiccant due to its affinity for water. It also finds use in pyrotechnics to produce a red color. Historically, it has been investigated for medicinal purposes, though its use in this area is limited due to potential toxicity. The manufacturing of litiumkloridia typically involves the reaction of lithium carbonate or lithium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid.