Lithium molybdate

Lithium molybdate
	Identifiers
CAS number	13568-40-6
PubChem	6093689
ChemSpider	3346702 Y
Jmol-3D images	{{#if:[Li+].[Li+].[O-][Mo]([O-])(=O)=O|Image 1
SMILES [Li+].[Li+].[O-][Mo]([O-])(=O)=O
InChI InChI=1S/2Li.Mo.4O/q2*+1;;;;2*-1 Y Key: NMHMDUCCVHOJQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y InChI=1/2Li.Mo.4O/q2*+1;;;;2*-1/r2Li.MoO4/c;;2-1(3,4)5/q2*+1;-2 Key: NMHMDUCCVHOJQI-FFXFYZCHAF
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
Related compounds
Other cations	sodium molybdate
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Lithium molybdate (Li₂MoO₄) is a chemical compound. It is mainly used as an inhibitor in some types of industrial air conditioning.

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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