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Lithium chloride

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powder, ≥99.98% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Hydrochloric acid lithium salt

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Linear Formula:
LiCl
CAS Number:
7447-41-8
Molecular Weight:
42.39
EC Number:
231-212-3
MDL number:
MFCD00011078
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
eCl@ss:
38050203
PubChem Substance ID:
24852187
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

100

Assay

≥99.98% trace metals basis

form

powder

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impurities

≤100.0 ppm Trace Metal Analysis

mp

605 °C (lit.)

solubility

H2O: soluble

application(s)

battery manufacturing

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SMILES string

[Li+].[Cl-]

InChI

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

InChI key

KWGKDLIKAYFUFQ-UHFFFAOYSA-M

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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

Pictograms

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GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H302,H315,H319

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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