Lithium Sulphide Description
Lithium sulphide is a white to yellow crystal with the empirical formula Li2S and a molecular weight of 45.95. It has a melting point of 938°C and a boiling point of 1372°C. It is soluble in water (340 g/L at 20°C), in ethanol, and in acid, but it is insoluble in alkali. It may serve as an electrolyte material in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.

Lithium Sulphide Specifications
CAS Number
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12136-58-2
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Molecular Formula
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Li2S
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Molecular Weight
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45.95
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Melting Point
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938° C (1 720° F)
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Density
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1.66 g/cm³
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Solubility
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Soluble in water (340 g/L at 20°C)
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Appearance
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White to yellow crystal
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Lithium Sulphide Application
It may serve as an electrolyte material in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
Safety Instructions
Symbol
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GHS05, GHS06
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Signal Word
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Danger
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Hazard Statements
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H301 - H314
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Precautionary Statements
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P260 - P280 - P301 + P310 + P330 - P301 + P330 + P331 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Eye protection, face protection, gloves, respiratory protective device type N100 (US), respiratory filter type P1 (EN143), respiratory protective device type P3 (EN 143)
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RIDADR
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UN 2923 6.1(8) / PGII
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WGK Germany
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3
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