Lithium sulfide

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Lithium sulfide
Identifiers
CAS number 12136-58-2 YesY
PubChem 10290727 YesY
ChemSpider 8466196 YesY
EC number 235-228-1
RTECS number OJ6439500
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Properties
Molecular formula Li2S
Molar mass 45.95 g/mol
Appearance white solid
Density 1.66 g/cm3
Melting point 938 °C (1211 K)
Boiling point 1372 °C (1645 K)
Structure
Crystal structure Antifluorite (cubic), cF12
Space group Fm3m, No. 225
Coordination
geometry
Tetrahedral (Li+); cubic (S2–)
Thermochemistry
Std enthalpy of
formation ΔfHo298
-9.401 kJ/g
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
EU Index Not listed
NFPA 704
1
3
1
Related compounds
Other anions Lithium oxide
Other cations Sodium sulfide
Potassium sulfide
Related compounds Lithium hydrosulfide
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Lithium sulfide is the inorganic compound with the formula Li2S. It crystallizes in the antifluorite motif, described as the salt (Li+)2S2–. It forms a solid yellow-white deliquescent powder. In air, it easily hydrolyses to release hydrogen sulfide (rotten egg odor).[1]

Preparation

Lithium sulfide is prepared by treating lithium with sulfur.[2] This reaction is conveniently conducted in anhydrous ammonia.[3]

2 Li + S → Li2S

The THF-soluble triethylborane adduct of lithium sulfide can be generated using superhydride.[4]

Reactions and applications

Lithium sulfide has been considered for use in lithium-sulfur batteries.[5]

References

  1. Greenwood, N. N.; & Earnshaw, A. (1997). Chemistry of the Elements (2nd Edn.), Oxford:Butterworth-Heinemann. ISBN 0-7506-3365-4.
  2. "Webelements Lithium Sulfide". Retrieved 2005-09-16. 
  3. Rankin, D. W. H. (1974). "Digermanyl Sulfide". Inorg. Synth. 15: 182–84. doi:10.1002/9780470132463.ch40. ISBN 978-0-470-13246-3. 
  4. Gladysz, J. A.; Wong, V. K. and Jick, B. G., "Reduction of S-S Bonds with LiBHEt3", Tetrahedron, 1979, 35, 2329.
  5. "Battery claims greater capacity than lithium ion". Electronics Weekly. Retrieved 2005-09-16. 

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