Description
Specifications Table
Product Name – Lithium chloride hydrate, Puratronic™, 99.996% (metals basis) Quantity/Pack Size – 100g, 25g Form – Hydrated crystalline powder Grade – Puratronic™ (99.996% metals basis) Application – High-precision analytical chemistry, trace metal analysis
Product Overview
Lithium chloride hydrate in Puratronic™ grade offers exceptional purity at 99.996% (metals basis), making it a critical reagent for demanding laboratory applications. This hydrated crystalline powder is meticulously processed to minimize trace metal impurities, ensuring reliable performance in sensitive analytical procedures. The Puratronic™ designation guarantees consistent quality with tightly controlled specifications, including ultra-low levels of alkali, alkaline earth, and transition metal contaminants. Its hygroscopic nature requires careful handling and storage in airtight containers to maintain purity. The compound’s high solubility in polar solvents like water and alcohols enhances its versatility in solution-based protocols. This grade is particularly valued for applications where even minute impurities could compromise results, such as in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced materials research, or as a calibration standard. The material’s precise stoichiometry and controlled hydration level provide reproducible results across experiments. For laboratories requiring the highest purity lithium salts, this Puratronic™ grade represents an optimal balance between cost and performance.
FAQs
1. What is the difference between Puratronic™ and standard lithium chloride?
Puratronic™ grade undergoes additional purification steps to achieve 99.996% metals basis purity, with significantly lower levels of trace metal contaminants compared to standard grades. The purification process includes specialized techniques to remove alkali, alkaline earth, and transition metals that could interfere with sensitive applications.
2. How should this product be stored to maintain its purity?
Store in a tightly sealed container under dry, inert gas conditions at room temperature. The product is highly hygroscopic, so exposure to atmospheric moisture should be minimized. Use desiccants in storage areas and avoid repeated opening of containers to prevent moisture absorption.
3. Is this lithium chloride hydrate compatible with organic solvents?
It shows excellent solubility in polar organic solvents like methanol, ethanol, and acetone. However, solubility may vary depending on the specific solvent system and concentration. For non-polar solvents, solubility is typically limited and may require co-solvents or elevated temperatures.
4. What certification or analysis documentation is provided with this product?
Each batch comes with a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis detailing the actual purity levels, trace metal analysis, and other critical parameters. The documentation includes lot-specific data for metals basis purity, moisture content, and any relevant physical properties.
5. Can this product be used as a primary standard for titration?
While it offers high purity, its hygroscopic nature makes it less ideal as a primary standard for titration. For such applications, anhydrous lithium chloride with certified moisture content would be more appropriate. This hydrated form is better suited for applications where precise water content is less critical.
