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Lithium hexafluorophosphate

98%

• Synonym(s): Lithium phosphorus fluoride
• Linear Formula: LiPF₆
• CAS Number: 21324-40-3
• Molecular Weight: 151.91
• EC Number: 244-334-7
• MDL number: MFCD00011096
• UNSPSC Code: 12352302
• PubChem Substance ID: 24851997
• NACRES: NA.23
• form: powder
• solubility: H₂O: slightly soluble(lit.)

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: 98%
• form: powder
• reaction suitability: core: lithium
• mp: 200 °C (dec.) (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: slightly soluble(lit.)
• density: 1.5 g/mL (lit.)
• application(s): battery precursors; catalysts; material synthesis precursor
• SMILES string: [Li+].F[P-](F)(F)(F)(F)F
• InChI: 1S/F6P.Li/c1-7(2,3,4,5)6;/q-1;+1
• InChI key: AXPLOJNSKRXQPA-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Lithium hexafluorophosphate is a white to off-white color compound that comes in powder or chunk form and is widely used in electrochemical applications, particularly in lithium-ion batteries.

Application

The main use of LiPF₆ is as an electrolyte salt in lithium-ion batteries. It plays a crucial role in the electrolyte solution, enhancing overall ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability. This makes it vital for R&D applications in high-performance batteries in consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. LiPF₆ assists in forming a stable SEI layer on the anode, which is essential for the durability and reliability of lithium-ion batteries. This layer helps prevent degradation and improves battery safety. LiPF₆ is useful in R&D applications for the production of thin films and coatings for various electronic and optical applications, enhancing the performance and stability of these materials. It can be used as a catalyst or catalyst component in various organic synthesis reactions, particularly those requiring a strong Lewis acid.

Features and Benefits

• It can form suitable SEI membranes in electrodes, especially in the cathode
• It can implement passivation for anode current collectors to prevent their dissolution
• Wide windows of electrical stability
• Excellent solubility and high conductivity in various solvents
• Environment-friendly

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS06,GHS08,GHS05
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H301,H314,H372
• Precautionary Statements: P260 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P314
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1A - STOT RE 1 Inhalation
• Target Organs: Bone,Teeth
• Storage Class Code: 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves