Lithium hypochlorite
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
Lithium hypochlorite
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| Other names
Lithium oxychloride
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| Properties | |
| LiClO | |
| Molar mass | 58.39 g/mol |
| Appearance | Colorless solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 0.531 g/cm3 (20 °C) |
| Melting point | 135 °C (275 °F; 408 K) |
| Boiling point | 1,336 °C (2,437 °F; 1,609 K) |
| Soluble | |
| Solubility | Reacts with acids, amines |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | FMCLithium |
| Flash point | Non-flammable |
| Related compounds | |
| Related compounds
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Sodium hypochlorite Potassium hypochlorite Calcium hypochlorite |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
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Lithium hypochlorite is the colorless, crystalline lithium salt of hypochlorous acid with the chemical formula of LiClO. It is the only hypochlorite salt which is stable in pure solid form at standard conditions.
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Lithium hypochlorite reacts with acids to give hypochlorous acid, which decomposes releasing chlorine.
- LiClO + HX → LiX + HClO
- HClO → HCl + ½ O2
Physical
Lithium hypochlorite is a colorless solid, soluble in water. It has a chlorine odor.
Availability
Lithium hypochlorite is sold by chemical suppliers.
Preparation
Lithium hypochlorite can be prepared by bubbling chlorine gas through a cool solution of lithium hydroxide.
Projects
- Make hypochlorite salts
- Make hydrazine
Handling
Safety
Lithium hypochlorite is irritant and corrosive.
Storage
In closed glass or plastic bottles.
Disposal
Lithium hypochlorite can be neutralized with a reducing agent, like sodium/potassium sulfite/metabisulfite/thiosulfate.
