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Lithium chloride

Lithium chloride (LiCl) is an inorganic ionic compound consisting of lithium cations and chloride anions, appearing as a white, crystalline, deliquescent solid with a saline taste.^[1] It is highly hygroscopic and exhibits high solubility in water (approximately 1 g per 1.3 mL of cold water), as well as solubility in polar solvents like ethanol, acetone, and pyridine, but is insoluble in nonpolar solvents such as ether.^[2] The compound has a molecular weight of 42.39 g/mol, a melting point of 605 °C, and a boiling point of 1382 °C at standard pressure.^[1]^[3] Lithium chloride is primarily produced from lithium-rich brines through solar evaporation processes, which concentrate and precipitate the compound from saline solutions, often in salt flats or geothermal sources.^[4] Alternatively, it can be synthesized by reacting lithium carbonate (Li₂CO₃) or lithium hydroxide (LiOH) with hydrochloric acid (HCl), yielding LiCl along with byproducts like carbon dioxide and water.^[5] This production is critical for the global lithium supply chain, as lithium chloride serves as a key intermediate in extracting high-purity lithium for various industries.^[6] The most significant application of lithium chloride is in the electrolytic production of lithium metal, where it is fused with potassium chloride (KCl) to form a molten salt electrolyte at around 450 °C, enabling the reduction of Li⁺ ions at the cathode.^[7] Beyond this, it functions as a desiccant in drying systems due to its strong moisture-absorbing properties, as a brazing and soldering flux for aluminum and magnesium alloys, and in pyrotechnics to produce red flames from lithium emissions.^[1] In refrigeration and air conditioning, lithium chloride solutions are used in absorption systems for dehumidification.^[1] Additionally, as a lithium salt, it has roles in pharmaceutical contexts, including as an antimanic agent for bipolar disorder treatment and in biochemical research as an NMR chemical shift reference.^[1]^[8] Due to its toxicity and potential to cause gastrointestinal distress or neurological effects upon ingestion, handling requires precautions.^[9]

Background

History

The element lithium was discovered in 1817 by Swedish chemist Johan August Arfwedson while analyzing the mineral petalite from a mine on the island of Utö, Sweden, with confirmation assistance from Jöns Jacob Berzelius.^[10]^[11] Arfwedson identified an alkali component in the mineral that differed from known elements like sodium and potassium, leading to the naming of lithium after the Greek word "lithos" for stone.^[12] Around 1818, Arfwedson prepared the first samples of lithium salts—derived from petalite—confirming the new element's chemical properties through various salt formations.^[13] In the early 19th century, lithium salts, including lithium chloride, found initial medical applications in treating conditions like gout and rheumatism, based on their ability to dissolve uric acid deposits; British physician Alfred Baring Garrod notably advocated their use in 1859, following his 1847 detection of elevated uric acid in gout patients' blood.^[14]^[15] Commercial production of lithium metal began in 1923 when Germany's Metallgesellschaft AG pioneered electrolysis of molten lithium chloride mixed with potassium chloride, marking the shift from laboratory-scale isolation to industrial viability.^[16]^[11] During the 1940s in the United States, lithium chloride was marketed as a low-sodium salt substitute for patients on restricted diets, but reports of severe toxicity, including fatalities from hypernatremia and renal failure, prompted the Food and Drug Administration to ban its over-the-counter sale in 1948.^[14]^[17] Following these incidents, lithium chloride's medical use declined sharply due to safety concerns, leading to a post-1950s pivot toward safer compounds like lithium carbonate for psychiatric treatments, particularly after Australian psychiatrist John Cade's 1949 demonstration of its efficacy in mania, which spurred controlled trials and eventual approvals.^[14]^[18]

Natural occurrence

Lithium chloride does not occur in nature as a discrete pure compound, but lithium ions (Li⁺) are present in trace amounts within various minerals and as dissolved salts, including lithium chloride, in natural brines. In mineral forms, lithium is primarily hosted in silicate structures such as spodumene (LiAlSi₂O₆) and lepidolite (K(Li,Al)₃(Al,Si,Rb)₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂), which are found in pegmatite deposits formed from late-stage magmatic fluids in granitic rocks. Additionally, lithium associates with clay minerals like hectorite, a smectite clay (Na₀.₃(Mg,Li)₃Si₄O₁₀(F,OH)₂), in sedimentary environments linked to volcanic activity. These mineral occurrences represent hard-rock sources of lithium, contrasting with more soluble brine deposits.^[19]^[20] The most significant natural sources of lithium chloride are concentrated brines in closed-basin salt lakes, where evaporation in arid regions enriches lithium alongside chloride ions. Notable examples include the Dead Sea in the Middle East, with lithium concentrations averaging 30–40 mg/L; the Great Salt Lake in Utah, USA, where levels range from 3–60 mg/L depending on lake arm and seasonal variations; Searles Lake in California, USA, at about 10 mg/L; and Clayton Valley in Nevada, USA, with brines typically at 150–200 mg/L. These hypersaline environments, often in tectonic basins, accumulate lithium through groundwater leaching from surrounding rocks and evaporative concentration over geological timescales.^[21]^[22]^[23]^[24]^[25] Lithium also occurs in trace amounts in global water bodies, including seawater at approximately 0.17 ppm and freshwater sources varying from 0.001 to 0.2 ppm, influencing minor environmental cycling and human exposure through drinking water. Overall, global lithium resources exceed 98 million tons as of 2024 (with 2025 estimates ranging from 96 to 115 million tons), with brine deposits accounting for the majority—estimated at around 58%—highlighting their dominance in natural lithium distribution. Pegmatite and clay-associated reserves complement these, but brines represent the most economically viable natural concentrations for lithium chloride precursors.^[26]^[27]^[28]^[29]

Properties

Physical properties

Lithium chloride appears as a white, odorless, cubic crystalline solid that is highly hygroscopic and deliquescent, readily absorbing moisture from the air to form a corrosive aqueous solution.^[30]^[1] The anhydrous form has a molecular weight of 42.39 g/mol and a density of 2.068 g/cm³ at 25 °C.^[30]^[1] It exhibits a melting point of 605 °C and a boiling point of 1382 °C.^[30] The specific heat capacity is 48.0 J/mol·K at 298.15 K, and the vapor pressure is 1 mm Hg at 547 °C.^[1]^[31] Lithium chloride is highly soluble in water, with a solubility of 83.2 g/100 mL at 20 °C, and also dissolves in polar organic solvents such as ethanol (approximately 2.5 g/100 g at 25 °C), acetone (0.83 g/100 g at 25 °C), and amyl alcohol, but it is insoluble in nonpolar solvents like chloroform and ether.^[30]^[1]^[32] The compound has a sharp, saline taste.^[33]

Chemical properties

Lithium chloride (LiCl) is primarily an ionic compound, consisting of Li⁺ and Cl⁻ ions, but it exhibits partial covalent character owing to the high polarizing power of the small Li⁺ cation, which has an ionic radius of 76 pm for sixfold coordination. This polarization of the larger Cl⁻ anion aligns with Fajans' rules, which predict increased covalency in bonds involving small, highly charged cations. In terms of reactivity, aqueous solutions of LiCl serve as a source of chloride ions, reacting with silver nitrate to form a white precipitate of silver chloride according to the equation LiCl + AgNO₃ → AgCl ↓ + LiNO₃.^[1] Additionally, anhydrous LiCl readily absorbs ammonia gas, forming ammoniate complexes such as Li(NH₃)₄Cl, with up to four equivalents of NH₃ per mole of LiCl. LiCl is stable under normal conditions and non-flammable, though it emits toxic hydrogen chloride fumes upon heating to decomposition.^[1] Its strong hygroscopic nature leads to deliquescence in humid environments, where it absorbs atmospheric moisture to form a hydrated solution.^[1] The redox behavior of LiCl is dominated by the Li⁺/Li standard reduction potential of -3.04 V, making lithium an exceptionally strong reducing agent. This property is exploited industrially in the electrolysis of molten LiCl (often as a LiCl-KCl eutectic) to produce lithium metal at the cathode, with chlorine gas evolving at the anode.

Structure

Crystal structure

Anhydrous lithium chloride adopts the rock salt (NaCl-type) structure, a common arrangement for ionic alkali metal halides, featuring a face-centered cubic (FCC) lattice with the space group Fm\overline{3}m (No. 225). In this structure, lithium cations and chloride anions alternate along each edge of the cubic unit cell, forming a three-dimensional network stabilized by electrostatic interactions. The conventional unit cell contains four formula units of LiCl (Z = 4).^[30]^[34] The lattice parameter for this cubic phase is a = 5.14 Å at 25 °C, as determined from X-ray diffraction measurements. Within the structure, each Li⁺ ion is octahedrally coordinated to six nearest-neighbor Cl⁻ ions, with a Li–Cl interatomic distance of 2.57 Å (equivalent to a/2), while each Cl⁻ ion is similarly surrounded by six Li⁺ ions in an octahedral geometry. This symmetric coordination reflects the high ionic character of the compound, contributing to its stability under ambient conditions.^[30]^[35] Anhydrous LiCl does not exhibit polymorphism at ambient pressures and temperatures, existing solely in this cubic phase; theoretical studies predict potential high-pressure or hypothetical polymorphs, but none have been observed experimentally under standard conditions. At elevated temperatures, the structure remains cubic without transitioning to other polymorphs. The powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) pattern is diagnostic of the rock salt lattice.^[36]

Hydrates and solvates

Lithium chloride forms several crystalline hydrates due to its strong affinity for water, including the monohydrate (LiCl·H₂O), dihydrate (LiCl·2H₂O), trihydrate (LiCl·3H₂O), and pentahydrate (LiCl·5H₂O).^[37] The dihydrate is less stable than the others.^[38] The stability regions of these hydrates vary with temperature in the LiCl-H₂O system. The monohydrate is stable in contact with aqueous solutions from approximately 19 °C up to 93.5 °C, beyond which dehydration to the anhydrous form occurs under dry conditions above 120 °C.^[39] The dihydrate forms at lower temperatures, remaining stable up to about 8.5 °C.^[40] The trihydrate is stable between 1 °C and -56 °C, while the pentahydrate persists from -56 °C down to the eutectic point at approximately -77 °C, below which ice coexists with the pentahydrate and saturated solution.^[41]^[42] In all known hydrates, the Li⁺ cation adopts octahedral coordination, typically involving 3 to 6 water molecules and chloride anions to complete the geometry. For instance, the monohydrate features a structure derived from a distorted perovskite type with the formula Cl(H₂O)Li□₂ (where □ denotes a vacancy), forming layers linked by hydrogen bonds between water oxygen atoms and chloride ions.^[43]^[37] The di- and trihydrates crystallize in structures analogous to NaCl·2H₂O or LiClO₄·3H₂O types, with hydrogen-bonded networks stabilizing the assembly; notably, in the tri- and pentahydrates, one water molecule per Li⁺ remains uncoordinated.^[44] Lithium chloride also forms solvates with non-aqueous solvents, such as ammonia, yielding ammoniates like LiCl·4NH₃ (or Li(NH₃)₄Cl). In these complexes, Li⁺ maintains octahedral coordination by four ammonia molecules, with additional stabilization from chloride ions, enabling stepwise deammoniation upon heating.^[45]^[46]

Production

Laboratory preparation

Lithium chloride is typically prepared in the laboratory by reacting lithium carbonate with hydrochloric acid in aqueous solution. The balanced equation for this reaction is:

\ce{Li2CO3 + 2HCl -> 2LiCl + H2O + CO2 (g)}

Lithium carbonate is dissolved in distilled water to form a slurry, and concentrated hydrochloric acid is added dropwise with stirring until carbon dioxide evolution ceases, indicating complete reaction. The resulting solution is filtered to remove any insoluble impurities and then evaporated under reduced pressure or gentle heating to yield hydrated lithium chloride crystals.^[47] An alternative route involves the neutralization of lithium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid:

\ce{LiOH + HCl -> LiCl + H2O}

In this method, an aqueous solution of lithium hydroxide is titrated with dilute hydrochloric acid while monitoring the pH to reach neutrality (approximately pH 7), followed by evaporation to isolate the product. This approach allows precise control and is suitable for smaller scales.^[48] To obtain anhydrous lithium chloride, the hydrated form is dehydrated by heating in a stream of dry hydrogen chloride gas at 200–300 °C, which prevents hydrolysis to lithium oxide or hydroxide. This process is conducted in a specialized furnace or tube setup to ensure a dry, inert atmosphere.^[49] Purification of the crude product is achieved through recrystallization from hot ethanol or acetone, where the lithium chloride dissolves readily and impurities remain insoluble or less soluble. The solution is cooled slowly to promote crystal formation, followed by filtration and drying, typically yielding 90–95% recovery of high-purity material. Lithium carbonate starting materials are often sourced from natural mineral deposits such as spodumene.^[50] All laboratory preparations involving hydrochloric acid must be performed in a well-ventilated fume hood to avoid exposure to corrosive HCl fumes and ensure safe handling.^[1]

Industrial production

Lithium chloride is primarily produced on an industrial scale from lithium-rich brines, which account for the majority of global lithium supply. The process begins with solar evaporation in large ponds to concentrate lithium ions while precipitating out impurities such as sodium, potassium, and magnesium salts. The resulting lithium concentrate is then treated with hydrochloric acid to form a lithium chloride solution, which undergoes further processing to yield technical-grade LiCl. Key production sites include the Salar de Atacama in Chile, where brine extraction supports a significant portion of worldwide output.^[28]^[51] For lithium derived from ores, such as spodumene, the production involves high-temperature roasting of the ore at around 1000 °C with sulfuric acid to convert it into lithium sulfate, followed by leaching and purification to produce lithium carbonate. This intermediate is then reacted with hydrochloric acid to generate lithium chloride: Li₂CO₃ + 2HCl → 2LiCl + CO₂ + H₂O. This route is prominent in hard-rock mining operations, particularly in Australia, where spodumene processing contributes substantially to lithium chemical supply.^[52]^[28] High-purity grades of lithium chloride, required for advanced applications, are obtained through additional purification steps including ion exchange, solvent extraction, and membrane separation to remove residual impurities like calcium, magnesium, and boron. A notable advancement in extraction technology is the 2023 direct lithium extraction (DLE) method developed at Princeton University, which uses porous polymer strings to selectively capture and crystallize lithium chloride from brines via capillary action and evaporation, reducing land requirements by over 90% compared to conventional solar evaporation.^[6]^[53]^[54] Anhydrous lithium chloride is produced by dehydrating the hydrated form through gentle heating under a hydrogen chloride atmosphere, which prevents hydrolysis and ensures high purity. Global lithium production, including chloride forms, reached approximately 180,000 metric tons of lithium content in 2023, with growth driven by battery demand; lithium chloride specifically supports this expansion as a key intermediate.^[49]^[28]

Applications

Industrial applications

Lithium chloride serves as an effective flux in brazing and soldering applications, particularly for aluminum and its alloys in automotive and other manufacturing processes, by lowering the melting point and aiding in oxide removal. It is typically incorporated into flux compositions at concentrations of 30-45%, often in combination with potassium chloride and other salts to form low-melting eutectics.^[55]^[56] Due to its hygroscopic nature and low vapor pressure, lithium chloride is widely used as a liquid desiccant in air conditioning systems and industrial drying processes, where aqueous solutions effectively absorb moisture from air streams. Solutions with 30-45% lithium chloride concentration exhibit strong dehydration capabilities, making them suitable for dehumidification in humid climates.^[57]^[58] The electrolysis of molten lithium chloride is the primary method for industrial lithium metal production, utilizing a eutectic mixture of 45 wt% LiCl and 55 wt% KCl at around 450 °C to achieve high current efficiency and metal purity up to 99.9%. In pyrotechnics, lithium chloride imparts a characteristic crimson-red color to flames in fireworks and flares through excitation of its emission spectrum.^[59]^[60]^[61] Lithium chloride contributes to the ceramics and glass sector through its role in fluxing and property enhancement, as well as in polymer synthesis as a reagent or catalyst in reactions like coupling processes. It also supports the production of lithium-based lubricating greases, providing high-temperature stability in industrial applications.^[62]

Specialized applications

Lithium chloride serves as a selective precipitant in biochemical applications, particularly for isolating RNA from DNA and proteins in molecular biology protocols. Solutions of 2 M lithium chloride are commonly employed to precipitate RNA following in vitro transcription or extraction from biological samples, as the salt efficiently recovers RNA while leaving contaminants in solution. This method is integrated into commercial molecular biology kits for nucleic acid purification, offering a rapid alternative to ethanol precipitation due to its specificity for larger RNA molecules over short oligonucleotides or tRNA.^[63]^[64]^[65] In pharmaceutical contexts, lithium chloride has historical use as an antimanic agent but was discontinued due to toxicity; it is now explored in research for geroprotective effects, potentially extending lifespan through mechanisms like glycogen synthase kinase-3 inhibition, though direct clinical use remains limited to other lithium salts such as carbonate.^[66]^[1] In materials synthesis, lithium chloride functions as an additive to accelerate the Stille coupling reaction, a palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling of organotin compounds with organic halides to form carbon-carbon bonds in organic synthesis. The chloride anion stabilizes the palladium(0) species and enhances the rate of oxidative addition, particularly for aryl chlorides, enabling efficient synthesis of pharmaceuticals and materials. Additionally, molten lithium chloride serves as a medium for producing carbon nanostructures; electrochemical reduction in LiCl melts yields carbon nanotubes and graphene sheets by templating graphitic carbon deposition from CO2 or organic precursors. For lithium niobate crystals, used in nonlinear optics and electro-optics, lithium chloride provides a lithium source in flux-growth methods, lowering the melting point and promoting single-crystal formation from niobium oxide mixtures.^[67]^[68]^[69]^[70]^[71] In agriculture, lithium chloride is applied as an acaricide to control Varroa destructor mites in honey bee colonies, addressing a major threat to apiculture. Low-concentration solutions (0.1–1%, equivalent to 0.025–0.25 M) are administered orally via sugar syrup, achieving high mite mortality through systemic uptake by bees while minimizing impact on brood and adults at optimized doses. Field studies demonstrate up to 90% mite reduction in treated hives, positioning it as an alternative to synthetic miticides.^[72]^[73] Lithium chloride finds utility in research as a chemical shift reference for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, where a 1 M solution in deuterium oxide (D₂O) is standardized at 0 ppm for ⁷Li NMR, aiding in structural analysis of lithium-containing compounds. As of 2025, it is emerging in solid-state battery electrolytes, where chloride-based formulations like LiCl-Li₂TiF₆ composites enhance ionic conductivity and mechanical stability, enabling all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries with improved energy density and safety over liquid electrolytes. In thermal energy storage, lithium chloride hydrates offer high gravimetric capacity of approximately 1250 Wh/kg, suitable for seasonal heat and cold storage in sorption systems, though challenges like deliquescence require composite encapsulation for practical deployment.^[1]^[74]^[75]^[76] Other specialized uses include humidity sensing in hygrometers, where lithium chloride's hygroscopic properties alter electrical resistance in response to relative humidity, enabling precise measurement in environmental monitoring devices. Thin films of lithium chloride on conductive substrates form the basis of resistive hygrometers, responding within minutes to vapor changes for applications in cleanrooms and meteorology.^[77]^[78]^[79]

Safety and environmental aspects

Health hazards and precautions

Lithium chloride exhibits moderate acute toxicity upon oral exposure, with a reported median lethal dose (LD50) of 526 mg/kg body weight in rats.^[80] Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal symptoms including nausea, vomiting, profuse diarrhea, and abdominal pain, as well as central nervous system effects such as tremors, ataxia, confusion, and in severe cases, convulsions or coma.^[1] These neurological symptoms typically manifest when serum lithium concentrations exceed 1.5 mEq/L, reflecting the compound's dissociation into lithium ions that affect neuronal function.^[81] Chronic exposure to lithium chloride may lead to thyroid dysfunction, including hypothyroidism, as well as kidney damage and neuromuscular disorders such as hyperreflexia and muscle weakness.^[82] In the 1940s, lithium chloride was briefly marketed as a salt substitute for individuals with hypertension, but this practice resulted in several fatalities due to lithium accumulation and toxicity, prompting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to issue warnings and prohibit its use in foods in 1949.^[14] The primary routes of exposure to lithium chloride are ingestion, inhalation, and dermal contact. Inhalation of dust or aerosols irritates the respiratory tract, potentially causing shortness of breath and pulmonary effects.^[83] Skin contact may result in irritation or burns, while eye exposure leads to serious irritation or corneal damage. Ingestion poses a particular risk due to its salty taste, which can lead to accidental overconsumption and subsequent lithium ion accumulation in the body.^[84] Safe handling of lithium chloride requires the use of personal protective equipment, including chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact.^[85] It should be stored in a cool, dry place to avoid moisture absorption, and work areas must provide adequate ventilation to minimize dust inhalation. Although no specific OSHA permissible exposure limit exists for lithium chloride, general dust exposure limits apply, such as 15 mg/m³ for total dust, and workers handling the compound should undergo regular medical monitoring for lithium levels and organ function.^[86] Regulatory measures reflect lithium chloride's health risks; the U.S. FDA banned its use as a food additive following the 1940s incidents.^[17] In the European Union, it is classified as a reproductive toxicant category 1A under the CLP Regulation, indicating known human hazard for fertility and developmental toxicity based on harmonized labeling agreed upon by the European Chemicals Agency.^[87]

Environmental impact

The production of lithium chloride through brine evaporation in arid regions, such as the Lithium Triangle in South America, consumes approximately 500,000 liters of water per ton of lithium, leading to significant aquifer depletion and reduced water availability for local ecosystems and communities.^[88] This process exacerbates water scarcity in already dry areas, altering hydrological balances and impacting biodiversity in surrounding wetlands and rivers.^[89] Due to its high solubility, lithium chloride readily disperses into aquatic environments, posing toxicity risks to marine and freshwater organisms. The median lethal concentration (LC50) for fish is around 120 mg/L, indicating moderate acute toxicity.^[90] A 2025 study demonstrated that environmental concentrations of 1–10 mg/L impair zebrafish reproduction and mitotic processes, potentially disrupting population dynamics in contaminated waters.^[91] Ore processing for lithium chloride generates tailings that contaminate soils with lithium and associated heavy metals, such as arsenic and cadmium, reducing soil fertility and microbial activity. These contaminants can bioaccumulate in plants, with species like Brassica juncea absorbing over 300 mg/kg of lithium from mine tailings, raising concerns for terrestrial food chains.^[92] Handling and production of lithium chloride release dust particles into the air, contributing to respiratory issues in nearby ecosystems, while the energy-intensive nature of the process emits 10–20 kg of CO₂ per kg of lithium chloride, amplifying climate change impacts.^[93] Mitigation efforts include emerging battery recycling technologies in 2025 that recover up to 95% of lithium, reducing the need for new mining, and direct lithium extraction (DLE) methods that cut water usage by approximately 70% compared to traditional evaporation.^[94]^[95]

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Aug 7, 2025 · The trihydrate exists from +1 to -56 deg C; and from -56 to -92 deg C. A higher hydrate, probably the pentahydrate, is the stable solid phase.
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Feb 14, 2018 · In each hydrate, the lithium cation is coordinated octahedrally. The dihydrates crystallize in the NaCl·2H2O or NaI·2H2O type structure.
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Thermodynamic properties of lithium chloride ammonia complexes ...
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A simple, relatively low cost wall mountable humidistat that continuously indicates the water vapor content of gas, most preferably air.
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An Improved Electrical Hygrometer and Its Applications
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