What is Lithium nitrate?
[[File:Lithium_nitrate.jpg|thumb|Lithium nitrate]] '''Lithium nitrate''' is a [[chemical compound]]. Its chemical formula is LiNO<sub>3</sub>. It contains [[lithium]] and [[nitrate]] [[ion]]s. ==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 [[wikt:flare|flare]]s. ==Related pages== *[[Lithium nitride]] [[Category:Lithium compounds]] [[Category:Nitrogen compounds]]