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Sigma-Aldrich

Lithium azide solution

20 wt. % in H2O

Synonym(s):

Lthium triazide

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
LiN3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
48.96
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

form

liquid

Quality Level

concentration

20 wt. % in H2O

density

1.088 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

[Li]N=[N+]=[N-]

InChI

1S/Li.N3/c;1-3-2/q+1;-1

InChI key

GUWHRJQTTVADPB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Lithium azide can be used as:
  • A precursor in the synthesis of lithium pentazolate.
  • As an electrolyte additive for Li-S batteries to enhance their cyclability and interfacial stability.
  • As porogen reagent and nitrogen source in the preparation of nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanofibers.

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral - Acute Tox. 3 Dermal

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Since the preparation of the first organic azide, phenyl azide, by Peter Griess in 1864 this energy-rich and versatile class of compounds has enjoyed considerable interest.

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