Description

Aluminium Lithium Tetrahydroxide is an inorganic compound with the formula Li[Al(OH)₄]. This material serves as a versatile and highly reactive source of both lithium and aluminum, functioning as a strong base and a precursor for advanced materials synthesis. It is primarily utilized in research and development laboratories and industrial processes where controlled, high-purity inorganic reagents are critical. Key sectors include specialty ceramics, battery material research, and catalysis.

Application

• Precursor for Advanced Ceramics: Used in the sol-gel synthesis of lithium aluminate (LiAlO₂) and other mixed-metal oxide ceramics for high-temperature applications.
• Solid-State Electrolyte Research: Investigated as a starting material for developing novel lithium-ion conducting ceramics and glass-ceramics for next-generation batteries.
• Catalysis: Acts as a strong base catalyst in specialized organic synthesis and polymerization reactions.
• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Serves as a potential single-source precursor for depositing thin films containing lithium and aluminum.
• Hydrogen Storage Material Research: Studied in the development of complex hydrides and related materials for hydrogen storage technology.
• Specialty Glass Production: Used as a modifying agent to introduce lithium and aluminum into glass matrices, altering properties like thermal expansion and chemical durability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aluminium Lithium Tetrahydroxide
CAS No.	94277-65-3
Molecular Formula	H₄AlLiO₄ / Li[Al(OH)₄]
Molecular Weight	101.96 g/mol
Synonyms	Lithium Aluminium Hydride Tetrahydroxide; Lithium Tetrahydroxoaluminate; Lithium Aluminate Hydrate; Tetrahydroxoaluminate(1-) Lithium; Aluminate(1-), tetrahydroxy-, lithium (1:1); LiAl(OH)₄
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Aluminium Lithium Tetrahydroxide is manufactured under controlled conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high chemical purity. Quality is assured through rigorous analytical testing, including assay by titration and identification by spectroscopic methods. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, impurity profiles, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, store under a dry, inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) in a cool, dry place. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent decomposition from exposure to moisture and carbon dioxide.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Li[Al(OH)₄])	≥ 95.0 %
Aluminium (Al) Content	Contact for details
Lithium (Li) Content	Contact for details
Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.5 %
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.1 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.1 %

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