Lithium molybdate

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Lithium molybdate
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Identifiers
CAS number [13568-40-6]
Properties
Molecular formula Li2MoO4
Molar mass 173.82 g/mol
Appearance white odorless powder
hygroscopic
Density 2.66 g/cm3, solid
Melting point

705°C

Solubility in water very soluble
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704
0
3
1
 
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Lithium molybdate (Li2MoO4) is a chemical compound. It is mainly used as an inhibitor in some types of industral air conditioning.

[edit] Uses

Lithium molybdate is used as corrosion inhibitor in LiBr (Lithium bromide) absorption chiller for industrial central air conditioning. It is manufactured and shipped as either a colorless, transparent fluid or a white crystal powder. In either state it not classified as a hazardous material.

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