IUPAC-NIST Solubility Database
NIST Standard Reference Database 106

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 Solubility System: Lithium formate with Water

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Components:
   (1) Lithium formate; LiCHO2; [556-63-8]  NIST Chemistry WebBook for detail
   (2) Water; H2O; [7732-18-5]  NIST Chemistry WebBook for detail

Original Measurements:
   Sidgwick, N.V.; Gentle, J.A.H.R., J. Chem. Soc. 121, 1837 (1922).

Variables:
   Temperature = -16.42 ºC to -4.27 ºC

Prepared By:
   Chr. Balarew and St. Trendafilova

Experimental Remarks:

   The values for molality were calculated by the compilers.

Experimental Data:   (Notes on the Nomenclature)
  

Composition of equilibrium liquid phases.

t/°C	Phase	Mass Fraction w1	100 * Mole Fraction1	m1 [mol kg-1]	Solid Phase(s)
-4.27	Liquid	5.80	2.09	1.19	ice
-9.02	Liquid	10.98	4.095	2.374	ice
-16.42	Liquid	17.85	7.002	4.185	ice

Method/Apparatus/Procedure:
   The freezing points were measured in a Beckmann apparatus. Analysis was done gravimetrically by evaporating the solution to dryness.

Source and Purity of Materials:
   The lithium formate was prepared by the reaction of lithium sulfate with barium formate.

Estimated Errors:
   Solubility: No information is given.
   Temperature: No information is given.

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Last updated: February 18, 2015 (Created: August 17, 2007)