Lithium nitrate - Definition

</table> Lithium nitrate is an oxidizing agent used in the manufacture of fireworks and flares. Decomposition occurs by the following reaction:

2Li NO₃(s) → 2Li NO₂(s) + O₂(g)

**Properties**
General Lithium_nitrate.jpg Lithium nitrate
Name	Lithium nitrate
Chemical formula	Li NO₃
Appearance	White to light yellow solid
Physical
Formula weight	67.9 amu
Melting point	528 K (255 °C)
Boiling point	decomposes at 873 K (600 °C)
Density	2.38 ×10³ kg/m³
Crystal structure	?
Solubility	9 g in 100mL water
Thermochemistry
Δ_fH⁰_liquid	? kJ/mol
Δ_fH⁰_solid	? kJ/mol
S⁰_solid	? J/mol·K
Safety
Ingestion	Causes irritation. May cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation	Causes irritation. Systemic poisoning may occur.
Skin	Causes irritation.
Eyes	Causes irritation, redness, and pain.
More info	Hazardous Chemical Database (http://ull.chemistry.uakron.edu/erd/chemicals1/7/6673.html)
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