Description

Lithium Deuteride is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced research and industrial applications. Its primary value lies in its role as a source of deuterium, a stable hydrogen isotope, making it a critical material in nuclear fusion research and neutron moderation studies. This compound is essential for organizations in the nuclear energy sector, specialized chemical synthesis, and advanced materials science. We supply high-purity Lithium Deuteride CAS NO 13587-16-1 to meet the stringent demands of these technical fields.

Application

• Nuclear Fusion Research: Serves as a source material for deuterium fuel and as a component in experimental fusion reactor designs.
• Neutron Moderation & Shielding: Used in specialized applications where controlled neutron moderation is required due to deuterium's properties.
• Isotopic Labeling & Tracer Studies: Acts as a precursor for introducing deuterium atoms into organic and inorganic molecules for spectroscopic and kinetic studies.
• Specialized Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a strong base or reducing agent in deuterium-labeled compound synthesis where standard lithium hydride is unsuitable.
• Advanced Materials Development: Investigated for use in novel hydrogen/deuterium storage materials and solid-state electrolyte research.
• Analytical Standards: Used in the preparation of calibration standards for mass spectrometry and other analytical techniques requiring deuterated references.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Deuteride
CAS No.	13587-16-1
Molecular Formula	LiD
Molecular Weight	8.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium deuteride; Deuterolithium; Lithium hydride-d; Lithium monodeuteride; [2H]Lithium hydride; LiD; Lithium deuteride (LiD); Lithium hydride (D)
EINECS	237-025-6

Quality Control

Our Lithium Deuteride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity, critical for research-grade applications. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and isotopic purity verification by methods such as NMR or mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, isotopic enrichment, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to ensure traceability and compliance with your technical specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, moisture-free environment such as a glovebox to prevent decomposition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (LiD)	≥ 95.0 %
Isotopic Purity (Deuterium)	≥ 98.0 atom % D
Lithium Hydride (LiH) Content	≤ 2.0 %
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.