Description

(6L)Lithium Fluoride is a high-purity inorganic salt with the chemical formula LiF. It is a critical material valued for its unique combination of chemical stability and optical properties, making it essential for advanced manufacturing and research. This product is primarily utilized in industries such as optics, metallurgy, and nuclear technology, where precise material performance is non-negotiable.

Application

• Optical Component Manufacturing: Used as a key material for UV-grade windows, lenses, and prisms due to its high transparency in the ultraviolet spectrum.
• Metallurgy & Brazing: Serves as a high-performance flux in aluminum and magnesium alloy welding and brazing processes.
• Nuclear Industry: Employed as a neutron moderator and in molten salt reactor (MSR) coolant formulations.
• Ceramics & Glass Production: Acts as an additive to lower melting points and modify the properties of glasses and ceramic glazes.
• Electrolyte & Battery Research: Investigated as a component in solid-state electrolytes and specialized battery systems for enhanced ionic conductivity.
• Spectroscopy: Utilized in the preparation of pellets for infrared (IR) spectroscopy sample analysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	(6L)Lithium Fluoride
CAS No.	14885-65-5
Molecular Formula	LiF
Molecular Weight	25.94 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium fluoride (LiF); Lithium monofluoride; Fluorolithium; C.I. 77850; Lithium fluoride (1:1); HSDB 665; EINECS 238-964-3
EINECS	238-964-3

Quality Control

Our (6L)Lithium Fluoride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets precise chemical and physical specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from strong acids.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (LiF)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 10 ppm

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