Description

Lithium Diboride is an inorganic compound of significant interest in advanced materials research and development. Its unique chemical structure makes it a valuable precursor for synthesizing novel boron-containing materials and compounds. This product is essential for researchers and manufacturers in sectors such as energy storage, ceramics, and specialty metallurgy. We supply high-purity Lithium Diboride CAS NO 58072-03-0 to support innovation and process reliability.

Application

• Solid-State Electrolyte Research: Investigated as a potential component or precursor for next-generation lithium-ion and solid-state batteries.
• Ceramic and Composite Materials: Used as a sintering aid or additive to enhance the properties of advanced boron-based ceramics and composites.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a source material for depositing thin films of boron or lithium-boron alloys in semiconductor and coating applications.
• Metallurgical Applications: Acts as a powerful reducing agent or alloying additive in the production of specialty metals and superconductors.
• Hydrogen Storage Materials: Studied for its potential in the development of complex hydrides for hydrogen storage technology.
• Laboratory Synthesis: A key reagent for the preparation of other boron compounds and organoboranes in academic and industrial R&D.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lithium Diboride
CAS No.	58072-03-0
Molecular Formula	LiB2
Molecular Weight	28.58 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Boride (LiB2); Diboranylidynelithium; Lithium Diboron; LiB2; Lithium Boride (B2Li)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lithium Diboride is produced and handled under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results 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, ideally under an inert atmosphere such as argon or nitrogen to prevent degradation. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. The container should be kept tightly sealed in a desiccator when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Gray to black powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR/XRD)	Conforms to structure
Assay (LiB2)	≥ 95.0 %
Particle Size	Contact for details
Moisture Content	< 1.0 %

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