Li1 Cl1
ceramic· Li1 Cl1
Lithium chloride (LiCl) is an ionic ceramic compound and inorganic salt widely used as a hygroscopic desiccant and in thermal energy storage applications due to its high affinity for moisture. In industrial practice, it serves as a conditioning agent in air-drying systems, as an electrolyte in lithium-based batteries and molten salt processes, and in specialized heat-pump systems where its ability to absorb and release moisture at controlled temperatures is exploited. Engineers select LiCl when high hygroscopic capacity and thermal stability are required in environments where polymer-based desiccants would degrade or where molten-salt chemistry is advantageous.
desiccant and dehumidification systemslithium-ion battery electrolytesmolten salt heat storageair conditioning and HVAC conditioningpharmaceutical and chemical dryinglaboratory and industrial hygroscopic applications
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
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Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | eV/atom | — | — |
Verified Unverified Low confidence (<80%) Link to source
Regulatory Screening
Environmental
RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.