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Lithium hydride, 99.4% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Lithium hydride is used as a precursor in the production of a variety of reagents in the synthesis, especially silane by reacting with silicon tetrachloride through Sundermeyer process and lithium aluminum hydride and lithium borohydride. It finds application in nuclear reactors as a shielding material. In addition, it is a hydrogen source or reducing agent to prepare other hydrides amides and 2H isotopic compound.
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Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 686°C |
Color | White to Gray |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 25 g |
Linear Formula | LiH |
UN Number | UN1414 |
Merck Index | 14,5533 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in dimethylformamide. Insoluble in acetone,benzene and toluene. |
Formula Weight | 7.95 |
Percent Purity | 99.4% |
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Lot Number | Certificate Type | Date | Catalog Number |
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M28L019 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/01/2025 | 041596.22,041596.14 |
Z06K030 | Certificate of Analysis | 11/12/2024 | 041596.22,041596.14 |
X11K023 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/11/2024 | 041596.22,041596.14 |
P11K008 | Certificate of Analysis | 06/08/2024 | 041596.22,041596.14 |
T09K002 | Certificate of Analysis | 05/08/2024 | 041596.22,041596.14 |
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