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Lithium Chloride
Lithium Chloride (Product Code: SCI-599/260) is an analytical reagent grade lithium chloride (LiCl) used to produce the crimson lithium flame and to study alkali metal chemistry in school and college laboratories. Teachers use it as the lithium sample in flame-test sets, and it is packed as 100 g with an MSDS. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, which provides chemistry consumables to buyers in India and international markets.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Lithium chloride, LiCl |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Documentation | MSDS supplied |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCI-599/260 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Lithium Chloride Used For?
A little lithium chloride on a clean nichrome or platinum wire, moistened with dilute hydrochloric acid and held in a non-luminous flame, gives an intense crimson-red colour. Setting it beside strontium, also red, and calcium, brick-red, helps students learn to tell similar colours apart, and viewing the flames through a hand spectroscope shows each metal's own line spectrum.
Lithium chloride is one of the most water-soluble and hygroscopic common salts, a good example when discussing how lithium differs from sodium and potassium, and the reason lithium salts are used to control humidity. Keep the lid firmly closed so the powder does not absorb moisture and clump, and avoid swallowing or inhaling the dust, as lithium salts are harmful if ingested.
Supplier
Schools building a flame-test collection can order Lithium Chloride from ScienceLab, the name under which Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, Ambala, supplies reagents and laboratory apparatus. The other chlorides and burners used in flame tests are listed in the same catalogue, so a complete set can go on one enquiry. Company details are on the ScienceLab profile.
Related Laboratory Equipment
Salts and apparatus for a flame-test comparison with lithium chloride:
- Strontium Chloride — another red flame, for side-by-side comparison.
- Barium Chloride — gives a pale green flame.
- Potassium Chloride 100 g — shows the lilac potassium flame.
- Bunsen Burner — provides the hot, non-luminous flame.
- Flame Test Of Chemicals Lab Investigation — a guided flame-test investigation.
See all items in Laboratory Equipment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What flame colour does Lithium Chloride give?
Lithium Chloride gives a bright crimson-red flame when a small sample on a clean wire loop is held in a non-luminous Bunsen flame. The colour resembles strontium, so students often compare both or use a spectroscope to distinguish them.
Why does Lithium Chloride absorb moisture?
Lithium Chloride is strongly hygroscopic because the small lithium ion attracts water molecules strongly. If the container is left open, the powder takes up water from the air and clumps or turns damp, so reseal it immediately after use.
How much Lithium Chloride is in one pack?
One pack of Lithium Chloride (SCI-599/260) holds 100 g of analytical reagent grade salt and comes with an MSDS. Only a few crystals are needed for each flame test, so one pack serves many sessions.
Is Lithium Chloride hazardous?
Lithium Chloride is harmful if swallowed and can irritate skin and eyes. Use gloves and goggles, keep it away from food areas, and follow the handling and disposal guidance in the MSDS supplied with each 100 g pack.
Does Lithium Chloride have an expiry date?
For Lithium Chloride, shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Dry, sealed storage keeps the salt free-flowing.
Who supplies Lithium Chloride SCI-599/260?
Lithium Chloride SCI-599/260 is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, to schools, colleges, laboratory dealers and importers in India and international markets.
Request a Quote
Request a price for Lithium Chloride via the contact page, or add it and the other flame-test salts to the enquiry cart to receive one quotation for the full set.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
