Lithium

ALDRICH/499811 - granular, 99% trace metals basis

Synonym: Lithium atom; Lithium element

CAS Number: 7439-93-2
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): Li
Molecular Weight: 6.94
EC Number: 231-102-5
MDL Number: MFCD00134051
Linear Formula: Li
Product Type: Chemical

Catalog Number	PKG Qty.	Price	Quantity


45-499811-25G	25 g	$94.90 1/EAAdd To Favorites		Add To Favorites
45-499811-100G	100 g	$311.00 1/EAAdd To Favorites		Add To Favorites

assay	99% trace metals basis
bp	1342 °C (lit.)
density	0.534 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
form	granular
InChI	1S/Li
InChI key	WHXSMMKQMYFTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
mp	180 °C (lit.)
Quality Level	100
reaction suitability	reagent type: reductant
resistivity	9.446 μΩ-cm, 20°C
SMILES string	[Li]

Application:	Lithium can be used as: • A precursor to synthesize Li-based alloys such as LiAl and LiSi alloys, which are applicable as anode materials in the field of energy conversion and storage. • A reducing agent in the reduction of zirconium oxide compounds in molten LiCl salt. • As starting material to synthesize a reducing agent(1,4-bis(trimethylgermyl)-1.4-dihydropyrazine), for the fabrication of nickel metal films.
General description:	Granular lithium is a form of lithium metal that has been ground into small granules. Lithium is a soft, silver-white metal that is highly reactive and flammable. Lithium has a low density of 0.534 g/cm³, which makes it one of the lightest metals. Like the other alkali metals, lithium has a low melting point (180 °C) and is a good conductor of electricity and heat. Granular lithium is highly reactive and behaves as a strong reducing agent. It must be handled with caution due to its potential to ignite or explode. Lithium reacts readily with water and oxygen to form lithium hydroxide and lithium oxide, respectively, and even reacts with nitrogen gas at room temperature, forming lithium nitride. Typically, lithium is stored in an argon glovebox and airtight containers to prevent exposure to moisture, air, and nitrogen. To make granular lithium, the metal is first extracted from ores such as spodumene or lepidolite using a process called lithium carbonate conversion. After the lithium has been purified to a high degree of purity, it is milled into granules by rotating blades.
General description:	Lithium is a low-density alkali metal that is widely used as an anode material in rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries. It is also used to alloy with aluminum and magnesium to make them stronger and lighter.
Packaging:	25, 100 g in glass bottle

Symbol	GHS02,GHS05,GHS02,GHS05
Signal word	Danger-Danger
Hazard statements	H260 - H314 - H260 - H314
Precautionary statements	P223 - P231 + P232 - P260 - P280 - P223 - P231 + P232 - P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Codes	F,C
Risk Statements	14/15-34
Safety Statements	8-43-45
RIDADR	UN 1415 4.3 / PGI
WGK Germany	WGK 1
Flash Point(F)	Not applicable
Flash Point(C)	Not applicable
Supplemental Hazard Statements	EUH014EUH014