Lithium molybdate

Lithium molybdate
Identifiers
13568-40-6 Yes
ChemSpider 3346702 Yes
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PubChem 6093689
Properties
Li2MoO4
Molar mass 173.82 g/mol
Appearance white odorless powder
hygroscopic
Density 2.66 g/cm3, solid
Melting point 705 °C (1,301 °F; 978 K)
very soluble
Hazards
EU classification not listed
NFPA 704
Flammability code 0: Will not burn. E.g., water Health code 3: Short exposure could cause serious temporary or residual injury. E.g., chlorine gas Reactivity code 1: Normally stable, but can become unstable at elevated temperatures and pressures. E.g., calcium Special hazards (white): no codeNFPA 704 four-colored diamond
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3
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Related compounds
Other cations
 sodium molybdate
Except where noted otherwise, data is given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
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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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