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.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air and moisture sensitive
• Density: 0.78 g/mL
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium hydride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H261-H314
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H260-H301-H314-H318 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage.
Precautionary Statement	P223-P231+P232-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P335+P334-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 4.3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: LITHIUM HYDRIDE
EINECSNumber	231-484-3
RTECSNumber	OJ6300000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only