5529. Lithium Chromate(VI)

Nomenclature

CAS number: 14307-35-8
CrLi2O4; mol wt 129.88.
Cr 40.03%, Li 10.69%, O 49.27%.
Li2CrO4.

Properties

The anhydr salt is appreciably sol in methanol and ethanol. Eutectic with water below 60°. Keep well closed.

Derivative

Dihydrate.

Properties

Yellow, deliquesc, cryst powder. Becomes anhydr at 74.6°. Very sol in water.

Use

Corrosion inhibitor for water-cooled atomic reactors. Soln as low temp heat transfer medium.