Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
Dilithium monoxide | 【Synonyms】
Dilithium monoxide Dilithium oxide Lithia | 【CAS】
12057-24-8 | 【Formula】
Li2O | 【Molecular Weight】
29.88 | 【EINECS】
235-019-5 | 【RTECS】
OJ6360000 | 【RTECS Class】
Other | 【Merck】
13,5560 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
33385 (G) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
White cubic crystals | 【Solubility in water】
Soluble | 【Melting Point】
1450 | 【Density】
2.013 g/cm3 (25 C) | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
128.2 kJ/mol | 【Usage】
Used as a flux in ceramic glazes; and creates blues with copper and pinks with cobalt. | 【Refractive Index】
1.644 |
First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. | 【Inhalation】
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | 【Skin】
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. For minor skin contact, avoid spreading material on unaffected skin. | 【Eyes】
Assure adequate flushing of the eyes by separating the eyelids with fingers. |
Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place. Handle and store under nitrogen. Incompatible Materials: Absorbs carbon dioxide from air. |
Hazards Identification | Back to Contents | 【Inhalation】
TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. | 【Skin】
Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation. | 【Eyes】
See Inhalation. | 【Ingestion】
See Inhalation. | 【Hazards】
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. | 【EC Risk Phrase】
34 | 【EC Safety Phrase】
26 27 28 36/37/39 45 | 【UN (DOT)】
3262 |
Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). | 【Respirators】
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). | 【Exposure Effects】
Corrosive. Causes burns. | 【Poison Class】
2 |
Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Fire Fighting】
Extinguish using Dry chemical powder. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. | 【Fire Potential】
Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes. |
Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Incompatibilities】
Strong acids. | 【Decomposition】
Nature of decomposition products not known. | 【Combustion Products】
Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. |
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