Lithium metasilicate

Lithium metasilicate
Names
IUPAC name
Lithium metasilicate
Identifiers
10102-24-6
3D model (Jmol) Interactive image
ChemSpider 162106396
ECHA InfoCard 100.030.232
EC Number 233-270-5
PubChem 66243
Properties
Li2SiO3
Molar mass 89.566 g/mol
Appearance colorless crystals
Density 2.52 g/cm3
Melting point 1,201 °C (2,194 °F; 1,474 K)
insoluble
1.584
Structure
orthorhombic
Thermochemistry
99.1 J/mol K
79.8 J/mol K
-1648 kJ/mol
28 kJ/mol
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Lithium metasilicate is an ionic compound with the formula Li2SiO3

Preparation

Lithium metasilicate is prepared by the reaction of lithium carbonate and silicon dioxide at temperatures between 515-565°C.

Applications

The melting of lithium metasilicate is used for the calibration of thermocouples.

References

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