Lithium hypochlorite

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Lithium hypochlorite
Names
IUPAC name
Lithium hypochlorite
Other names
Lithium oxychloride
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
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).
Infobox references

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.

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

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.

References

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