686026
Lithium borohydride
hydrogen-storage grade, ≥90%
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Linear Formula:
LiBH4
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
21.78
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
EC Number:
241-021-7
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352306
eCl@ss:
32160702
Assay:
≥90%
Form:
crystals
grade
hydrogen-storage grade
Quality Segment
assay
≥90%
form
crystals
reaction suitability
reagent type: reductant
sustainability
Sustainability features
mp
275 °C (dec.)
density
0.666 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
hydrogen and fuel cell
SMILES string
[Li+].[BH4-]
InChI
1S/BH4.Li/h1H4;/q-1;+1
InChI key
UUKMSDRCXNLYOO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
General description
This product aligns with one or more of the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry Find details here.
Application
Lithium borohydride (LiBH4) is a complex hydride with a high hydrogen density. It is a strong reducing agent and an electrode material. It has a high gravimetric (18.4 wt%) and volumetric (121 kg/m3) hydrogen storage capacities. It can also be used in lithium-ion batteries.
Analysis Note
Hydrogen content, XRD plots and metal purity data are available upon request.
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Danger
Hazard Codes
Precautionary Statements
Storage Class
4.3 - Hazardous materials which set free flammable gases upon contact with water
Flash Point (°F)
Not applicable
Flash Point (°C)
Not applicable
PPE (personal protective equipment)
Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves, type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges
supp_hazards
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - Water-react. 1
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