Lithium tetrahydroborate
Lithium tetrahydroborate - Names and Identifiers
Lithium tetrahydroborate - Physico-chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | BH4Li |
| Molar Mass | 21.78 |
| Density | 0.896g/mLat 25°C |
| Melting Point | 280 °C |
| Boling Point | 66°C/760mmHg |
| Flash Point | −1°F |
| Water Solubility | soluble H2O above pH 7, ether, tetrahydrofuran, aliphatic amines [MER06] |
| Solubility | Soluble in ether, THF, and aliphatic aminesSoluble in ether, tetrahydrofuran, aliphatic amines and ethanol. |
| Appearance | Powder |
| Specific Gravity | 0.66 |
| Color | White |
| Merck | 14,5525 |
| Storage Condition | water-free area |
| Sensitive | Air & Moisture Sensitive |
| Explosive Limit | 4.00-75.60%(V) |
Lithium tetrahydroborate - Reference Information
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| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Use | Commonly used as raw materials for the preparation of other borohydrides. Used as a reducing agent for hydrogen sources and organic groups (such as aldehydes, ketones, esters). It is industrially used for bleaching wood pulp and electroless plating (electroless plating). Used as a strong reducing agent, it can reduce aldehydes, ketones and esters. |
| category | flammable articles in contact with water |
| flammability hazard characteristics | flammable when exposed to water; flammable hydrogen when exposed to water |
| storage and transportation characteristics | warehouse ventilation and low temperature drying; separate from hydrochloric acid |
| fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, dry sand |
Last Update：2024-04-09 19:43:38
