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Lithium hexafluorophosphate
98%
Synonym(s):
Lithium phosphorus fluoride
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About This Item
Linear Formula:
LiPF6
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
151.91
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Number:
244-334-7
MDL number:
Assay:
98%
Form:
powder
Solubility:
H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)
Quality Segment
assay
98%
form
powder
reaction suitability
core: lithium
mp
200 °C (dec.) (lit.)
solubility
H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)
density
1.5 g/mL (lit.)
application(s)
battery precursors
catalysts
material synthesis precursor
SMILES string
[Li+].F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F
InChI
1S/F6P.Li/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6;/q-1;+1
InChI key
AXPLOJNSKRXQPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Lithium hexafluorophosphate is a white to off-white color compound that comes in powder or chunk form and is widely used in electrochemical applications, particularly in lithium-ion batteries.
Application
The main use of LiPF6 is as an electrolyte salt in lithium-ion batteries. It plays a crucial role in the electrolyte solution, enhancing overall ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability. This makes it vital for R&D applications in high-performance batteries in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. LiPF6 assists in forming a stable SEI layer on the anode, which is essential for the durability and reliability of lithium-ion batteries. This layer helps prevent degradation and improves battery safety. LiPF6 is useful in R&D applications for the production of thin films and coatings for various electronic and optical applications, enhancing the performance and stability of these materials. It can be used as a catalyst or catalyst component in various organic synthesis reactions, particularly those requiring a strong Lewis acid.
Features and Benefits
- It can form suitable SEI membranes in electrodes, especially in the cathode
- It can implement passivation for anode current collectors to prevent their dissolution
- Wide windows of electrical stability
- Excellent solubility and high conductivity in various solvents
- Environment-friendly
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A - STOT RE 1 Inhalation
target_organs
Bone,Teeth
Storage Class
6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
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