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Lithium oxide

97%, powder, −60 mesh

• Synonym(s): Dilithium monoxide, Dilithium oxide, Kickerite, Lithia
• Linear Formula: Li₂O
• CAS Number: 12057-24-8
• Molecular Weight: 29.88
• EC Number: 235-019-5
• MDL number: MFCD00016183
• UNSPSC Code: 12352303
• PubChem Substance ID: 24863332
• NACRES: NA.23

Properties

• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: 97%
• form: powder
• particle size: −60 mesh
• density: 2.013 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): battery manufacturing
• SMILES string: [Li+].[Li+].[O--]
• InChI: 1S/2Li.O/q2*+1;-2
• InChI key: FUJCRWPEOMXPAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Lithium oxide is a white crystalline solid. Its a strong base. It reacts with water and forms lithium hydroxide.

Application

• A review of high-energy density lithium-air battery technology: Investigates the effect of oxides and nanocatalysts on lithium oxide placement in batteries, offering insights into advanced battery technologies (Suryatna et al., 2022).
• Dry-air-stable lithium silicide–lithium oxide core–shell nanoparticles: Discusses high-capacity prelithiation reagents for lithium-ion batteries, highlighting the role of lithium oxide in enhancing battery performance (Zhao et al., 2014).
• A high-energy-density lithium-oxygen battery based on a reversible four-electron conversion to lithium oxide: Explores a novel battery chemistry that involves lithium oxide, emphasizing its potential to significantly increase energy density (Xia et al., 2018).
• Lithium oxide superionic conductors inspired by garnet and NASICON structures: This study focuses on lithium oxide-based conductors for battery applications, demonstrating the potential of lithium oxide in solid-state battery technologies (Xiao et al., 2021).
• Solution‐processed alkaline lithium oxide dielectrics for applications in n‐and p‐type thin‐film transistors: Reviews the use of lithium oxide in electronic applications, particularly for enhancing the performance of thin-film transistors (Liu et al., 2016).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H314
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P363
• Hazard Classifications: Skin Corr. 1B
• Storage Class Code: 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves