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Lithium fluoride, 98.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
In vitreous enamels and glazes, as flux in soldering and welding aluminum, infrared spectrophotometersUsed 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
Boiling Point | 1680°C |
Melting Point | 845°C |
Color | White |
Physical Form | Powder |
Quantity | 50 g |
Assay Percent Range | 98.5% |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water and in acids. Soluble in hydrofluoric acid. Insoluble in alcohol. |
IUPAC Name | lithium(1+) fluoride |
Formula Weight | 25.94 |
Odor | Odorless |
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Safety and Handling
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- EUH032-Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
- P264-Wash 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.
RUO – Research Use Only