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Lithium nitride
−60 mesh, ≥99.5%
Synonym(s):
Trilithium nitride
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Linear Formula:
Li3N
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
34.83
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23
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Quality Level
Assay
≥99.5%
form
powder
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particle size
−60 mesh
mp
840-850 °C (N2)
density
1.3 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
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SMILES string
[Li]N([Li])[Li]
InChI
1S/3Li.N
InChI key
IDBFBDSKYCUNPW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
Lithium nitride (Li3N) is a solid-state ionic conductor with an ionic conductivity of ~6 x 10−3 Scm−1 and with a high Young′s modulus. It can generally be prepared by placing Li metal under nitrogen environment.
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Application
Li3N can be used in a variety of applications such as a hydrogen storage material, an electron injection material for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), and in the fabrication of lithium-ion batteries.
Features and Benefits
Forms high room-temperature conductivity, high lithium conduction materials with SiS2 with excellent solid electrolyte properties.
Analysis Note
Hydrogen content, XRD plots and metal purity data are available upon request.
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Danger
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react 1
Supplementary Hazards
Storage Class Code
4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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