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Lithium metasilicate

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colorless crystals

Lithium metasilicate is an ionic compound with the formula Li2SiO3

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Preparation

Lithium metasilicate is prepared by the reaction of lithium carbonate and silicon dioxide at temperatures between 515-565°C.

Applications

The melting of lithium metasilicate is used for the calibration of thermocouples.

References

Lithium metasilicate Wikipedia