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Lithium tetrahydroborate

greener alternative

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Lithium tetrahydroborate, Lithium boron hydride, Lithium boranate

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
H4BLi
CAS Number:
16949-15-8
Molecular Weight:
21.78
UNSPSC Code:
12352306
EC Index Number:
241-021-7
MDL number:
MFCD00011088
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Quality Level

200

expl. lim.

4.00-75.60 % (v/v)

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

greener alternative product characteristics

Design for Energy Efficiency
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mp

280 °C (decomposition)

solubility

209 g/L

density

0.666 g/cm3 at 20 °C

bulk density

300 kg/m3

greener alternative category

Enabling

General description

We are committed to bringing you Greener Alternative Products, which belong to one of the four categories of greener alternatives. Lithium borohydride solution is a promising material in greener energy technologies, particularly for hydrogen storage. With a high theoretical hydrogen capacity, it enables compact and efficient energy storage systems that support clean hydrogen-powered applications Click here for more information.

Analysis Note

Assay (hypochlorite): ≥ 93.0 %
Identity (ICP-OES): passes test

signalword

Danger

supp_hazards

EUH014

wgk

WGK 2

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react. 1

Storage Class

4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water

Regulatory Information

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