Description

Lithium-6Li Chloride is a stable isotope-labeled compound where the lithium is enriched in the 6Li isotope. This material is critical for applications requiring precise isotopic purity and serves as a fundamental precursor in advanced nuclear and materials research. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the nuclear energy sector, neutron detection technology, and specialized pharmaceutical development.

Application

• As a target material or precursor in nuclear reactors and fusion research.
• For the production of neutron shielding and detection materials, such as lithium-based scintillators.
• In the synthesis of isotopically labeled pharmaceutical compounds for metabolic and pharmacokinetic studies.
• As a specialized reagent in solid-state electrolyte research for next-generation batteries.
• For use in fundamental physics research, including neutron capture studies.
• As a tracer element in geological and environmental science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium-6Li Chloride
CAS No.	20227-31-0
Molecular Formula	6LiCl
Molecular Weight	42.39 g/mol (for 6LiCl)
Synonyms	Lithium-6 Chloride; 6LiCl; Chlorolithium-6Li; Lithium Chloride (6Li); Lithium Chloride, isotope of mass 6; Lithium-6 enriched Lithium Chloride; NSC 77392
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium-6Li Chloride is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. Each batch is characterized to ensure high isotopic and chemical purity, with trace metal analysis performed as required. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing isotopic enrichment, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under an inert atmosphere or in a desiccator to prevent moisture absorption. Long-term storage recommendations are available upon request.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline solid or powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
6Li Isotopic Enrichment	≥ 95% atom (Custom grades available)
Assay (Titration)	≥ 99.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water (Karl Fischer)	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Other Cations (ICP-MS)	Reported per COA

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