Lithium tetrafluoroborate
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Lithium tetrafluoroborate | |
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IUPAC name | Lithium tetrafluoroborate |
Identifiers | |
CAS number | [14283-07-9] |
Properties | |
Molecular formula | LiBF4 |
Molar mass | 93.75 g/mol |
Appearance | White/grey crystalline solid |
Density | 0.852 g/cm3 solid |
Melting point |
Decomposes at 275°C (548 K) |
Solubility in water | Very soluble [1] |
Hazards | |
MSDS | External MSDS |
Main hazards | Harmful, causes burns, hygroscopic. |
R-phrases | 20/21/22/34 |
S-phrases | 25/36/37/39/45 |
Related compounds | |
Other anions | Tetrafluoroborate, |
Related compounds | Nitrosyl tetrafluoroborate |
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
Lithium tetrafluoroborate is a chemical compound with the formula LiBF4. It can be dissolved in propylene carbonate, dimethoxyethane, and/or gamma-butyrolactone for use as an electrolyte in lithium batteries.