Lithium hexafluorophosphate
ALDRICH/201146 - 98%
Synonym: Lithium phosphorus fluoride
CAS Number: 21324-40-3
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): F6LiP
Molecular Weight: 151.91
EC Number: 244-334-7
MDL Number: MFCD00011096
Linear Formula: LiPF6
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | battery precursors catalysts material synthesis precursor |
| assay | 98% |
| density | 1.5 g/mL (lit.) |
| form | powder |
| InChI | 1S/F6P.Li/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6; |
| InChI key | AXPLOJNSKRXQPA-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | 200 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Quality Level | 100  |
| reaction suitability | core: lithium |
| SMILES string | [Li+].F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F |
| solubility | H2O: slightly soluble(lit.) |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Packaging: | 5, 25 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol |    GHS05,GHS06,GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H301 - H314 - H372 |
| Precautionary statements | P260 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
| Hazard Codes | C |
| Risk Statements | 34 |
| Safety Statements | 26-36/37/39-45 |
| RIDADR | UN 2923 6.1(8) / PGI |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | 98% |
| mp | 200 °C (dec.) (lit.) |
| Density | 1.5 g/mL (lit.) |
| UNSPSC | 12352302 |