201049
Lithium hydride
powder, −30 mesh, ≥95%
Sustainability features
Synonym(s):
LiH
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Linear Formula:
LiH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
7.95
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352306
EC Number:
231-484-3
MDL number:
Quality Segment
assay
≥95%
form
powder
reaction suitability
reagent type: reductant
sustainability
Sustainability features
particle size
−30 mesh
mp
680 °C (lit.)
density
0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
hydrogen and fuel cell
SMILES string
[Li]
InChI
1S/Li.H
InChI key
SIAPCJWMELPYOE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Lithium hydride is a simple neutral heteropolar diatomic molecule. It liberates hydrogen upon heating it to temperatures above 500oC. Lithium hydride, like lithium aluminum hydride, exhibits a high gravimetric hydrogen storage capacity. LiH is known to have large specific heat and latent heat of fusion.5
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Application
Lithium hydride may be used as an effective neutron shield for mobile nuclear reactors. LiH may also be used as a rocket fuel, energy storage system, and heat shield.5
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react. 1
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Storage Class
4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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