Li2CuO2, also known as Lithium copper oxide, is a complex compound of copper and lithium, with a ratio of 2:1 between lithium and copper. Li2CuO2 is a stable crystalline solid with a molecular weight of 173.55 g/mol. The structure of the Li2CuO2 molecule includes two lithium atoms, one copper atom, and two oxygen atoms.
The basic physical properties of Li2CuO2 are as follows: it is a crystalline solid with a characteristic blue color. It is odorless and does not release vapor at room temperature. The chemical properties of this substance have not been fully studied, however, it is known to be a weak oxidizer.
Li2CuO2 does not have widespread industrial applications due to its properties not being fully understood. However, it can be produced through the reaction between lithium and copper oxide at high temperatures.
An example of a reaction carried out in a laboratory to produce Li2CuO2 is:
The industrial-scale production of Li2CuO2 has not been carried out yet due to its properties and applications not being fully researched.