Lithium sulfate is used to treat bipolar disorder. It is also used in ultrasound-type non-destructive testing because they are very efficient sound generators. It is also used in building blocks and chemical synthesis.
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Applications
Lithium sulfate is used to treat bipolar disorder. It is also used in ultrasound-type non-destructive testing because they are very efficient sound generators. It is also used in building blocks and chemical synthesis.
Solubility
Soluble in water. 340 g/L (20 C)
Notes
Store under dry inert gas. Protect from humidity and water. Hygroscopic. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
H. G. Smith; S. W. Peterson and H. A. Levy. Neutron-Diffraction Study of Lithium Sulfate Monohydrate. J. Chem. Phys. 1968, 48 5561.