Lithium fluoride, 99.99% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals, Puratronic™

Description

Used in specialized UV optics. Also used as a crystal in X-ray spectrometry. Widely employed in PLED (Polymer Light Emitting Diodes) and OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) as a coupling layer to enhance electron injection. Found in liquid-fluoride nuclear reactors. Used to record ionizing radiation in thermoluminescent dosimeters. Component of molten salts.

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: 7789-24-4
• Molecular Formula: FLi
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 25.94
• MDL Number: MFCD00011090
• InChI Key: PQXKHYXIUOZZFA-UHFFFAOYSA-M
• Synonym: lithium fluoride, fluorolithium, lithium monofluoride, trilithium trifluoride, lithium fluoride li3f3, lithium fluorure, ntl 50, lithium fluoride 6lif, lithium fluoride 7lif
• PubChem CID: 224478
• SMILES: [Li+].[F-]

• Boiling Point: 1680°C
• Melting Point: 845°C
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 10 g
• Assay Percent Range: 99.99% (Metal basis)
• Solubility Information: Soluble in HF. Less soluble in water. Insoluble in alcohol.
• IUPAC Name: lithium;fluoride
• Formula Weight: 25.94
• Odor: Odorless
• Refractive Index: 1.3915
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 2.635 g/cm³ at 20°C
• Chemical Name or Material: Lithium fluoride

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Lithium fluoride

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.

Precautionary Statement

• P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Lithium fluoride

RUO – Research Use Only