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Lithium chloride
powder, ≥99.98% trace metals basis
Synonym(s):
Hydrochloric acid lithium salt
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Linear Formula:
LiCl
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
42.39
PubChem Substance ID:
eCl@ss:
38050203
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
NACRES:
NA.23
EC Number:
231-212-3
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99.98% trace metals basis
Form:
powder
Solubility:
H2O: soluble
assay
≥99.98% trace metals basis
form
powder
reaction suitability
core: lithium
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impurities
≤100.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis
mp
605 °C (lit.)
solubility
H2O: soluble
application(s)
battery precursors
catalysts
material synthesis precursor
greener alternative category
SMILES string
[Li+].[Cl-]
InChI
1S/ClH.Li/h1H;/q;+1/p-1
InChI key
KWGKDLIKAYFUFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
General description
Lithium chloride is a white crystalline highlywater-soluble compound with good ionic conductivity. It has a relatively lowmelting point, which helps in the fabrication of battery components and solid-stateelectrolytes or the use of molten lithium chloride as an electrolyte.We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product has been enhanced for energy efficiency. Click here for more information.
Application
Lithium chloride can be used:
- As a precursor to fabricate protective coating on Li metal electrodes. Coated metal can be used as an advanced anode for high-charge density Li-ion batteries. LiCl enhances Li diffusion suppressing the formation of Li dendrites resulting in improved cycle stability and rate capability.
- As a starting material to prepare humidity-tolerant and inexpensive solid electrolyte Li2ZrCl6 for Li-ion batteries.
- As an electrolyte additive to suppress the dendrite formation and stabilization of zinc anode-based batteries. LiCl ensures higher stability during the long cycling process.
Features and Benefits
- Highly soluble in water
- Exhibits good ionic conductivity
- Low melting point
- Compatible with other battery materials like lithium metal, graphite, and transition metal oxides
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Warning
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Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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