Lithium molybdate

Lithium molybdate

Identifiers
CAS Number	13568-40-6
ChemSpider	3346702
Jmol 3D model	Interactive image
PubChem	6093689
InChI InChI=1S/2Li.Mo.4O/q2*+1;;;;2*-1 Key: NMHMDUCCVHOJQI-UHFFFAOYSA-N InChI=1/2Li.Mo.4O/q2*+1;;;;2*-1/r2Li.MoO4/c;;2-1(3,4)5/q2*+1;-2 Key: NMHMDUCCVHOJQI-FFXFYZCHAF
SMILES [Li+].[Li+].[O-][Mo]([O-])(=O)=O
Properties
Chemical formula	Li2MoO4
Molar mass	173.82 g/mol
Appearance	white odorless powder hygroscopic or transparent crystal
Density	3.07 g/cm^3 (pure crystal), 2.66 g/cm^3 (hydrated crystal)
Melting point	705 °C (1,301 °F; 978 K)
Solubility in water	very soluble
Hazards
EU classification (DSD)	not listed
NFPA 704	0 3 1
Related compounds
Other cations	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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