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Lithium amide

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hydrogen-storage grade

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Linear Formula:
LiNH2
CAS Number:
7782-89-0
Molecular Weight:
22.96
EC Number:
231-968-4
MDL number:
MFCD00011093
UNSPSC Code:
26111700
PubChem Substance ID:
329761018
NACRES:
NA.23

grade

hydrogen-storage grade

Assay

95%

form

powder

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mp

380-400 °C

density

1.178 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

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Enabling,

SMILES string

[Li].CN

InChI

1S/Li.H2N/h;1H2/q+1;-1

InChI key

AFRJJFRNGGLMDW-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Lithium amide (LiNH2) is an amide of an alkali metal with lithium atoms having larger positive charges than hydrogen atoms. It is a moisture-sensitive molecule that converts to LiOH and NH3 on reaction with H2O. It is majorly used in hydrogen storage applications.
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Analysis Note

Hydrogen content, XRD plots and metal purity data are available upon request.

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion
GHS02,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H261,H314

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react 2

Supplementary Hazards

EUH014,EUH029

Storage Class Code

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

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Interaction between lithium amide and lithium hydride.
Chen P
The Journal of Physical Chemistry B, 107(39), 10967-10970 (2003)
First-principles study on lithium amide for hydrogen storage
Miwa K, et al.
Physical Review. B, Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, 71(19), 195109-195109 (2005)
A mechanism for non-stoichiometry in the lithium amide/lithium imide hydrogen storage reaction
David WIF, et al.
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 129(6), 1594-1601 (2007)

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