Lithium molybdate
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.033.601 |
PubChem CID
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CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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Properties | |
Li2MoO4 | |
Molar mass | 173.82 g/mol |
Appearance | white odorless powder hygroscopic |
Density | 2.66 g/cm3, solid |
Melting point | 705°C |
very soluble | |
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Other cations
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sodium molybdate |
Except where otherwise noted, data are 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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