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Lithium chloride

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AnhydroBeads, −10 mesh, 99.998% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Lithium monochloride

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Linear Formula:
LiCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
42.39
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
231-212-3
MDL number:
Assay:
99.998% trace metals basis
Grade:
synthesis grade
Form:
beads
Solubility:
H2O: soluble
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grade

synthesis grade

Quality Segment

product line

AnhydroBeads

assay

99.998% trace metals basis

form

beads

reaction suitability

core: lithium

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impurities

≤25.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

particle size

−10 mesh

mp

605 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble

application(s)

battery precursors
catalysts
electroplating
material synthesis precursor

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SMILES string

[Li+].[Cl-]

InChI

1S/ClH.Li/h1H;/q;+1/p-1

InChI key

KWGKDLIKAYFUFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

General description

Lithium chloride, an anhydrous lithiumsalt, is highly soluble in polar solvents like water and exhibits hygroscopicproperties. LiCl can be used as an electrolyte additive in lithium-ion batterytechnology to improve the performance and stability of lithium-ion batteries. Itis also used in several applications in the field of materials scienceincluding, the production of lithium metal, desiccant, solid-state electrolytes, gassensors, catalysis, and organic synthesis.
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Application

Lithium chloride can be used as:
  • A molten salt electrolyte in Li-based liquid metal batteries. LiCl facilitates the transport of lithium ions between the electrodes during the battery′s charge and discharge cycles. LiCl, along with KCl, contributes to the ionic conductivity and stability of the molten salt electrolyte.
  • A precursor material for the development of fluorine-substituted lithium chloride solid electrolytes for high-voltage solid-state lithium-ion batteries.
  • A salt additive in the formulation of a gel electrolyte for quasi-solid dye-sensitized solar cells. LiCl enhances the ionic conductivity of the gel electrolyte, facilitating the movement of charges within the solar cell
  • An additive in the development of a composite electron transport layer for N-I-P type monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. It is added to the tin oxide (SnO2) precursor solution to passivate defects within the SnO2 layer and enhance the electron injection driving force at the interface between the electron transfer layer (ETL) and perovskite.
  • Molten salts reactors as an coolant

Legal Information

AnhydroBeads is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC


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Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2

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Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids



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