Lithium Iodide, Lithium Monoiodide, Lithium Iodide Anhydrous, 10377-51-2

Lithium Iodide, Lithium Monoiodide, Lithium Iodide Anhydrous, 10377-51-2

Lithium iodide (LiI) is a chemical compound composed of lithium and iodine. Here are some key details about it:

Properties

• Chemical Formula: LiI

• Molar Mass: 133.85 g/mol

• Appearance: White crystalline solid

• Density: 4.076 g/cm³ (anhydrous), 3.494 g/cm³ (trihydrate)

• Melting Point: 469 °C

• Boiling Point: 1,171 °C

• Solubility: Highly soluble in water, ethanol, propanol, ethanediol, and ammonia

Applications

• Batteries: Used as a solid-state electrolyte for high-temperature batteries and in artificial pacemakers due to its long cycle life.

• Neutron Detection: Used as a phosphor for neutron detection.

• Organic Synthesis: Useful for cleaving C-O bonds, such as converting methyl esters to carboxylic acids.

• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: Used in the electrolyte of these solar cells.

• Radiocontrast Agent: Previously used in CT scans, but discontinued due to renal toxicity

The CAS number for lithium iodide is 10377-51-2

Lithium iodide (LiI) is also known by a few other names, including:

1. Lithium monoiodide

2. Lithium(I) iodide

3. Lithium iodide anhydrous