lithium chloride: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

No. Most commercial lithium-ion batteries use lithium compounds like lithium cobalt oxide or lithium iron phosphate in the cathode, and a complex lithium salt in the electrolyte (e.g., LiPF6). Lithium chloride itself is primarily a research compound or industrial chemical, not the direct active material in common batteries.

Lithium chloride is extremely hygroscopic, meaning it readily absorbs water vapor from the air and can even dissolve in the absorbed water, forming a solution. A desiccator provides a dry environment to keep it in its solid, anhydrous form.

Yes, it is an intermediate in some processes for producing lithium metal. Molten lithium chloride can be electrolyzed to yield pure lithium metal and chlorine gas.

Yes, like many lithium salts, it is toxic if ingested in significant quantities and can be an irritant to skin, eyes, and the respiratory system. It must be handled with appropriate safety precautions as outlined in its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS).

A white, crystalline, inorganic chemical compound with the formula LiCl.

Lithium chloride is usually technical/scientific in register.

Lithium chloride: in British English it is pronounced /ˈlɪθiəm ˈklɔːraɪd/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈlɪθiəm ˈklɔːraɪd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.