Lithium Bromide Anhydrous 99+% Extra Pure

Lithium bromide is a chemical compound of lithium and bromine. Due to its high water absorption, it is used as a desiccant in air conditioners.

Besides anhydrous lithium bromide, several hydrates are known, LiBr•n H2O with n = 1, 2, 3 and 5. LiBr•H2O monohydrate has a density of 2.51 g cm -3. Unlike other alkali metal bromides, it exists in several crystalline forms. The anhydrous salt forms cubic crystals, similar to table salt. To dehydrate it must be heated to 90 °C under vacuum.

-Usage

• As a solution of lithium bromide in water for absorption machines (more than 50% lithium bromide produced).
• Due to its highly hygroscopic effect as a desiccant in refrigeration, air conditioning and industrial drying systems. The concentrated solution of this compound is an effective evaporator of water vapor.
• It is used as a chaotropic agent to dissolve proteins and increase the volume of wool, hair and other organic fibers.
• Organic synthesis. As a catalyst and reagent.
• Flux during welding.
• As an electrolyte in some lithium batteries.

Technical data

Empirical formula LiBr
Molar mass (M) 86.85 g/mol
Density 3.46
Boiling point (bp) approx. 1300 °C
Melting point (mp)552 °C
Solubility: 1810 g/l (H2O, 25 °C)
WCS 1
CAS No.[7550-35-8]
EC-No. 231-439-8

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Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation

Precautions - Prevention

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection.

Precautions - Response

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for
amount of minutes; remove contact lenses, if possible; keep rinsing.