Lithium triflate

Lithium triflate (lithium triflouromethanesulfonate or LiOTf) is a salt with the chemical formula LiCF3SO3.

It is composed of the lithium cation (Li+) and triflate anion (CF3SO3−; TfO−).

It is very hygroscopic.

The salt is used in lithium-ion battery production.

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Lithium triflate is hygroscopic and absorbs water from air humidity