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Lithiumnitride , 99.9%tracemetalsbasis , 26134-62-3

Synonym(s):
Trilithium nitride

CAS NO.:26134-62-3

Empirical Formula: Li3N

Molecular Weight: 34.83

MDL number: MFCD00016186

EINECS: 247-475-2

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 845°C
Density  1.3 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
solubility  Insoluble in organic solvents.
form  Powder
color  reddish-brown
Specific Gravity 1.38
Water Solubility  reacts with H2O, yielding LiOH and ammonia; insoluble polyethers [HAW93]
Sensitive  Moisture Sensitive

Description and Uses

Lithium nitride is used in metallurgy and chemical synthesis. It is also used to store hydrogen and acts as a source of the nitride ion. It is involved in the preparation of lithium hydride and lithium amide as well as a reducing agent.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS05
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H260-H314
Precautionary statements  P223-P231+P232-P260-P280-P303+P361+P353-P305+P351+P338
Hazard Codes  F,C
Risk Statements  11-14-29-34-14/15
Safety Statements  16-22-26-27-36/37/39-45
RIDADR  UN 2806 4.3/PG 1
WGK Germany  3
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  4.3
PackingGroup  I

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