MSDS Lithium Nitrate Density
Lithium nitrate is a lithium salt of nitric acid. It's typically used as an oxidizing agent and a flame colorant in fireworks, although it also enjoys several other industrial applications.
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Features
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An MSDS is a material safety data sheet, a paper describing the possible hazards posed by a chemical and some of its more important properties. According to the MSDS for lithium nitrate, the density of solid lithium nitrate is 1.4 grams per cubic centimeter (90 pounds per cubic foot).
Effects
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The MSDS for lithium nitrate lists a number of possible health risks and hazards. Inhaling the powder or dust can cause systemic poisoning; the initial symptoms are coughing and shortness of breath, followed by symptoms that resemble those of ingestion. Ingesting lithium nitrate can cause nausea, diarrhea, apathy, slurred speech, ringing in the ears, central nervous system damage, renal failure, coma and death. Lithium nitrate is also a strong skin and eye irritant. If you accidentally ingest this chemical or bring it in contact with skin or eyes, seek medical attention immediately.
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Function
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According to the MSDS, lithium nitrate is a strong oxidizing agent, meaning that it's good at oxidizing a wide variety of other compounds. Consequently, lithium nitrate will react violently with strong reducing agents. While this property may be useful in fireworks, it's definitely not the kind of reaction you want to experience at close quarters--so lithium nitrate should always be kept well away from strong acids, oxidizable materials, reducing agents and flammable items or materials.
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