Lithium oxide
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| Lithium oxide | |
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| Image:Lithium oxide.jpg | |
| General | |
| Other names | lithium monoxide lithia |
| Molecular formula | Li2O |
| Molar mass | 22.881 g/mol |
| Appearance | white granular powder |
| CAS number | [12057-24-8] |
| Properties | |
| Density and phase | 2.013 g/cm3, solid |
| Solubility in water | 6.67 (O°C) |
| Melting point | 1700°C |
| Boiling point | ? |
| Hazards | |
| EU classification | not listed |
| NFPA 704 |   
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| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references | |
Lithium oxide (Li2O) is an inorganic chemical compound. It is used as a flux in ceramic glazes; and creates blues with copper and pinks with cobalt. Lithium oxide reacts with water and steam and should be isolated from them.
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