Description

Lithium Nitride is a critical inorganic compound with the formula Li₃N, primarily recognized for its role as a solid-state electrolyte and a powerful nitrogen source. Its high lithium-ion conductivity makes it a material of significant interest for next-generation energy storage solutions. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fields of solid-state battery development, materials science, and inorganic synthesis.

Application

• Solid-State Electrolytes: A key component in the research and development of advanced solid-state lithium-ion batteries due to its high ionic conductivity.
• Nitriding Agent: Used as a source of active nitrogen in the synthesis of various metal nitrides and other nitrogen-containing compounds.
• Materials Research: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for studying ionic conduction mechanisms and developing novel ceramic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a strong base or a reagent in specialized organic and inorganic synthetic pathways.
• Hydrogen Storage: Investigated for potential applications in hydrogen storage technologies due to its reactivity with hydrogen.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Nitride
CAS No.	26134-62-3
Molecular Formula	Li₃N
Molecular Weight	34.83 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium nitride (Li3N); Trilithium nitride; Trilithium mononitride; Nitrogen trilithium; Lithium azanidylidenebislithium
EINECS	247-475-2

Quality Control

Our Lithium Nitride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical characteristics, and other relevant parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, this material must be stored in a cool, dry place under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Handle and open containers only in a controlled, moisture-free environment such as a glovebox.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Red-brown crystalline powder or lumps
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Li₃N)	≥ 95.0%
Lithium (Li) Content	≥ 59.0%
Nitrogen (N) Content	≥ 40.0%
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 50 ppm

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