lithium metatungstate

• CAT Number: M066888
• CAS Number: 12411-56-2
• Molecular Formula: Li2O13W4-24
• Molecular Weight: 957.23
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: lithium metatungstate
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: dilithium;oxygen(2-);tungsten
• InChI: InChI=1S/2Li.13O.4W/q2*+1;13*-2
• InChIKey: AJAIPQZHEKNFTK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[O-2].[W].[W].[W].[W]

Lithium metatungstate (Cat No.:M066888) is a chemical compound composed of lithium, tungsten, and oxygen. It forms colorless crystals with a high density and melting point. This compound is primarily used in materials science and mineral processing as a heavy liquid for density-based separations. Due to its high density, it’s effective in separating minerals with different densities in geological samples, aiding in mineral exploration and analysis. Lithium metatungstate is also employed in the preparation of tungsten oxide nanoparticles and as a precursor for other tungsten-containing compounds used in various industrial and research applications.