7Li has a very low neutron capture cross-section and lithium hydroxide is use in PWR to controlled the pH of the coolant. Calculate the fraction of Li in the form of LiOH(aq) at equilibrium, knowing that the equilibrium constant for the formation of Li(OH)(aq) is 0.83?

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7Li has a very low neutron capture cross-section and lithium hydroxide is use in PWR to controlled the pH of the coolant. Calculate the fraction of Li in the form of LiOH(aq) at equilibrium, knowing that the equilibrium constant for the formation of Li(OH)(aq) is 0.83?

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