Lithium Silicate (Li2SiO3)-Powder
Product Description
Characteristic
Lithium metasilicate is an ionic compound with the formula Li2SiO3.
Chemical formula: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)
Solubility in water:insoluble
Refractive index (nD):1.584
Crystal structure:orthorhombic
Application
The melting of lithium metasilicate is used for the calibration of thermocouples.