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Product: 7791-03-9 Lithium Perchlorate

Lithium Perchlorate, pure

LiClO4

CAS Number:  7791-03-9 EC Number:  232-237-2 REACH Number:  01-2120759714-45-0001

Lithium Perchlorate, pure (CAS 7791-03-9) is an inorganic lithium salt with molecular formula LiClO4. It is typically supplied as a crystalline powder.

Lithium perchlorate is a strong oxidizing lithium salt used where a highly dissociated lithium electrolyte or a perchlorate source is needed, for example in non‐aqueous electrochemistry and certain specialty syntheses. Application suitability depends on purity and moisture control.

Store in a tightly sealed container to prevent contamination (and moisture pickup where applicable). Use standard industrial hygiene practices and consult the SDS for handling, incompatibilities, and spill response.

Physical and Chemical Properties
Property Value
IUPAC Name
lithium perchlorate
Molecular Weight
106.39g/mol
Appearance
Crystalline
Color
White
Boiling Point
(Decomposes below the boiling point.)
Density
2.428 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Bulk Density
1,400 kg/m3
Solubility in Water
ca. 600 g/l at 25 °C
Thermal Stability
Decomposition temperature: abt. 430 °C

Specifications

  • LiClO4 min. 98.0%
  • Na max. 0.01%
  • Ca max. 0.005%
  • Heavy Metals (as Pb) max. 0.005%
  • Cl max. 0.005%
  • SO4 max. 0.005%
  • H2O max 2.0%
  • K max. 0.01%
  • Fe max. 0.005%

Handling Instructions

Handling Product is hygroscopic! Observe official safety regulations (see also: "Transport regulations" and MSDS)

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