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Lithium

rod, diam. 12.7 mm, 99.9% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

Lithium atom, Lithium element

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Linear Formula:
Li
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
6.94
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12141803
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.23

Assay

99.9% trace metals basis

form

rod

reaction suitability

reagent type: reductant

resistivity

9.446 μΩ-cm, 20°C

diam.

12.7 mm

bp

1342 °C (lit.)

mp

180 °C (lit.)

density

0.534 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

battery manufacturing

SMILES string

[Li]

InChI

1S/Li

InChI key

WHXSMMKQMYFTQS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Our high-purity lithium rod with a diameter of 12.7 mm is a cylindrical piece of metal made of lithium, a highly reactive, silvery-white metal. Lithium is one of the lightest and most electropositive metals, making it highly reactive. Lithium is a good conductor of electricity and heat, has a low melting point (180 °C), and is soft and ductile.

Application

Lithiummetal is widely used to fabricate anode material for rechargeable batteries dueto its low negative electrochemical potential and high theoretical specificcapacity.

Pictograms

FlameCorrosion

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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