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Lithium nitrate
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General
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| Name | Lithium nitrate |
| Chemical formula | LiNO3 |
| Appearance | White to light yellow solid |
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Physical |
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| Molar mass | 68.946 g/mol |
| Melting point | 528 K (255 °C) |
| Boiling point | decomposes at 873 K (600 °C) |
| Density | 2.38 ×103 kg/m3 |
| Crystal structure | ? |
| Solubility | 9 g in 100mL water |
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Thermochemistry |
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| ΔfH0liquid | ? kJ/mol |
| ΔfH0solid | ? kJ/mol |
| S0solid | ? J/mol·K |
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Safety |
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| Ingestion | Causes irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. |
| Inhalation | Causes irritation. Systemic poisoning may occur. |
| Skin | Causes irritation. |
| Eyes | Causes irritation, redness, and pain. |
| More info | Hazardous Chemical Database |
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SI units were used where possible. Unless otherwise stated, standard conditions were used. |
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Lithium nitrate is an oxidizing agent used in the manufacture of fireworks and flares. It is deliquescent.
Decomposition occurs by the following reaction:
When held up to a flame, lithium nitrate makes the flame turn bright red.
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