Lithium nitrate facts for kids
Lithium nitrate is a chemical compound. Its chemical formula is LiNO3. It contains lithium and nitrate ions.
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Properties
Lithium nitrate is a colorless solid. It makes a red flame when heated. It is an oxidizing agent. It breaks down when heated into lithium oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and oxygen.
Preparation
This metal can be made by reacting lithium, lithium hydroxide, lithium oxide, or lithium carbonate with nitric acid.
Uses
Lithium nitrate is used in fireworks to make a red color. It is also used in flares.
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See also
In Spanish: Nitrato de litio para niños
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