LiCl
ceramic· LiCl
Lithium chloride (LiCl) is an inorganic ionic ceramic compound composed of lithium and chlorine, belonging to the halide salt family of ceramics. It is primarily used in hygroscopic and desiccant applications, laboratory chemistry, and specialized industrial processes where its strong affinity for moisture and ionic conductivity are leveraged. Engineers select LiCl over alternatives like calcium chloride when very high moisture absorption capacity, low hygroscopicity-related corrosion, or ionic transport properties are critical requirements.
desiccants and humidity controllaboratory reagents and analysisthermal energy storage systemsmolten salt batteriesair dehumidificationchemical processing
Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 5,153.2 | ksi | — | ||
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | 0.2200 | - | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 3,518.6 | ksi | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.06261 | lb/in³ | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg)2 entries | 9.330 | eV | — | ||
| ↳ | 5.982 | eV | — | ||
Dielectric Constant (Relative Permittivity)(εr)2 entries | 12.07 | - | — | ||
| ↳ | 7.316 range 3.073–11.56median of 2 measurements | - | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Piezoelectric Modulus(eij) | 0.000 | C/m² | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -143.3 | µV/K | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.00330 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf)2 entries | -2.116 | eV/atom | — | ||
| ↳ | -1.981 | eV/atom | — |
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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.