Lithium sulfide, 99.9% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 12136-58-2 | Li2S | 45.94 g/mol

It act as a superconductor and widely used in lithium-sulfur batteries.

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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12136-58-2
• Molecular Formula: Li2S
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 45.94
• MDL Number: MFCD00011085
• InChI Key: GLNWILHOFOBOFD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: lithium sulfide, lithium sulfide li2s, lithium sulphide, anhydrous, li2s, zwdbutfcwlvlcq-uhfffaoysa-n, lithium sulfide trace metals basis
• PubChem CID: 64734
• SMILES: [Li+].[Li+].[S--]

• Melting Point: 900°C to 975°C
• Color: Yellow
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 250 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.9% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: soluble in water and ethanol
• IUPAC Name: dilithium;sulfanide
• Formula Weight: 45.95
• Odor: Like rotten eggs
• Sensitivity: Moisture sensitive
• Appearance: Yellow powder
• Density: 1.66
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium sulfide

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How should Lithium sulfide, 99.9% (metals basis) (Cat. No. 012839.xx) be stored and handled?

Lithium sulfide releases flammable gas when in contact with water and should be kept away from water, moist air, or acids. Lithium sulfide should be stored and handled under a dry, inert gas atmosphere. Store at ambient temperatures, typically 20-25 degrees C.

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H301-H314-H335
Precautionary Statement	P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P330-P331-P363-P501c
DOTInformation	DOT Class: 8; Packaging Group: II
EINECSNumber	235-228-1
RTECSNumber	OJ6439500
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Nitrogen

SDS

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