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Lithium oxide

97%, powder, −60 mesh

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Synonym(s):
Dilithium monoxide, Dilithium oxide, Kickerite, Lithia
Linear Formula:
Li2O
CAS Number:
12057-24-8
Molecular Weight:
29.88
EC Number:
235-019-5
MDL number:
MFCD00016183
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
24863332
NACRES:
NA.23

Quality Level

200

Assay

97%

form

powder

particle size

−60 mesh

density

2.013 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

battery manufacturing

SMILES string

[Li+].[Li+].[O--]

InChI

1S/2Li.O/q2*+1;-2

InChI key

FUJCRWPEOMXPAD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Lithium oxide is a white crystalline solid. Its a strong base. It reacts with water and forms lithium hydroxide.

Application

  • A review of high-energy density lithium-air battery technology: Investigates the effect of oxides and nanocatalysts on lithium oxide placement in batteries, offering insights into advanced battery technologies (Suryatna et al., 2022).
  • Dry-air-stable lithium silicide–lithium oxide core–shell nanoparticles: Discusses high-capacity prelithiation reagents for lithium-ion batteries, highlighting the role of lithium oxide in enhancing battery performance (Zhao et al., 2014).
  • A high-energy-density lithium-oxygen battery based on a reversible four-electron conversion to lithium oxide: Explores a novel battery chemistry that involves lithium oxide, emphasizing its potential to significantly increase energy density (Xia et al., 2018).
  • Lithium oxide superionic conductors inspired by garnet and NASICON structures: This study focuses on lithium oxide-based conductors for battery applications, demonstrating the potential of lithium oxide in solid-state battery technologies (Xiao et al., 2021).
  • Solution‐processed alkaline lithium oxide dielectrics for applications in n‐and p‐type thin‐film transistors: Reviews the use of lithium oxide in electronic applications, particularly for enhancing the performance of thin-film transistors (Liu et al., 2016).

Pictograms

Corrosion
GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H314

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. 1B

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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