| Identification | More | [Name]
LITHIUM SULFIDE | [CAS]
12136-58-2 | [Synonyms]
LITHIUM SULFIDE
dilithiummonosulfide
dilithiumsulfide
lithiumsulfide(li2s)
lithiumsulphide,anhydrous
Lithiumsulfide,98%(99.9%-Li)
LITHIUMSULPHIDE
LITHIUM SULFIDE (99.9% LI)
Lithium sulfide, 99.9% (metals basis)
Thiobislithium | [EINECS(EC#)]
235-228-1 | [Molecular Formula]
Li2S | [MDL Number]
MFCD00011085 | [Molecular Weight]
45.95 | [MOL File]
12136-58-2.mol |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
>900°C | [density ]
1.66 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
| [storage temp. ]
2-8°C
| [form ]
Powder | [color ]
Yellow | [Specific Gravity]
1.66 | [Water Solubility ]
soluble in water and ethanol | [Crystal Structure]
Reverse CaF2 type | [Sensitive ]
Moisture Sensitive | [crystal system]
Cube | [Space group]
Fm3m | [Lattice constant]
| a/nm | b/nm | c/nm | α/o | β/o | γ/o | V/nm3 | | 0.5718 | 0.5718 | 0.5718 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 0.187 |
| [Major Application]
battery manufacturing
battery manufacturing | [Cosmetics Ingredients Functions]
DEPILATORY | [InChI]
InChI=1S/2Li.S | [InChIKey]
ZWDBUTFCWLVLCQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [SMILES]
S([Li])[Li] | [CAS DataBase Reference]
12136-58-2(CAS DataBase Reference) | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Lithium sulfide (Li2S) (12136-58-2) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
a yellowish or grayish white powder(s); sensitive to moisture [STR93] | [Physical properties]
Lithium Sulfide, Li2S, is an anti-fluorite semiconductor with a band-gap of 3.865 eV. It also has exactly the same valence electron count, Ne, and atomic number, Z, as magnesium diboride, MgB2. Both have almost the same formula weight. This qualifies Li2S as a magnesium-diboride like material. Li2S passes the same computational material specific test for superconductivity as MgB2.
Lithium sulfide is a much studied material, though never tested for superconductivity. Li2S can exist in two forms: orthorhombic and cubic. The orthorhombic form belongs to space group Pmnb and has dimensions: a = 3.808Å; b = 6.311Å; c = 7.262Å. It has density of 1.75g/cm3 . The cubic version has density of 1.63g/ cm3, belongs to space group Fm-3m and has cubic dimensions 4.046Å. The electronic structure and density of states indicate that cubic Li2S is an indirect band-gap semiconductor with a band gap of 3.865 eV. Lithium sulfide melts between 900 – 975 degrees centigrade. | [Uses]
Lithium sulfide (Li2S) is a product specially designed for the use in high performance batteries which can be either applied as electrode material or as precursor for solid electrolytes. It as an electrode material not only has high capacity but also overcomes many problems caused by pure sulfur electrodes.
Lithium sulfide is an anti fluorite semiconductor (bandgap 3.865eV). It exists in orthorhombic and cubic structures. The densities of the orthorhombic and cubic structures are 1.75g/cm3 and 1.63g/cm3 respectively.
Lithium sulfide has been studied as a MgB2- like superconductor. It is also used as a cathode material in rechargeable lithium-sulfur batteries. | [Preparation]
Lithium sulfide, Li2S, is formed in the reaction of lithium with sulfur in liquid ammonia, by the decomposition of the ethanol adduct of lithium hydrogen sulfide with lithium ethanolate, and, more recently, by the reaction of hydrogen sulfide with lithium
amylate to yield lithium hydrogen sulfide, LiSH, which is thermally decomposed in a
vacuum to yield the sulfide. A very high quality anhydrous lithium sulfide may be prepared by the reaction of lithium metal and hydrogen sulfide in tetrahydrofuran if care is taken to exclude water. The reaction product is filtered from the reaction medium, and it is vacuum dried to remove tetrahydrofuran and to decompose the small amount of lithium hydrogen sulfide which forms. Lithium sulfide is reported to have an antifluorite structure. Lithium sulfide is readily hydrolyzed, even by water in the air, yielding hydrogen sulfide. The sulfide also reacts with sulfur to form a variety of polysulfides. | [General Description]
Lithium sulfide is an anti fluorite semiconductor (bandgap 3.865eV). It exists in orthorhombic and cubic structures. The densities of the orthorhombic and cubic structures are 1.75g/cm3 and 1.63g/cm3 respectively. | [reaction suitability]
reagent type: catalyst
core: lithium | [Toxicology]
Large doses of lithium ion have caused dizziness and prostration, and can cause kidney damage if sodium intake is limited. Dehydration, weight loss, dermatological effects, and thyroid disturbances have been reported. Central nervous system effects that include slurred speech, blurred vision, sensory loss, ataxia, and convulsions may occur. Diarrhea, vomiting, and neuromuscular effects such as tremor, clonus, and hyperactive reflexes may occur as a result of repeated exposure to lithium ion.
| [References]
[1] YANG Z, GUO J, DAS S K, et al. In situ synthesis of lithium sulfide–carbon composites as cathode materials for rechargeable lithium batteries†[J]. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 2012, 4: 1433-1440. DOI:10.1039/C2TA00779G.
[2] WEI WENG ,et al. Research Progress on Lithium Sulfide Synthesis: A Review[J]. ACS Applied Energy Materials, 2025, 8 18: 13139-13154. DOI:10.1021/acsaem.5c02015.
[3] YUAN-AN LIU. Designing High-Performance Sulfide-Based All-Solid-State Lithium Batteries: From Laboratory to Practical Application[J]. 物理化学学报, 2023, 204 1. DOI:10.3866/pku.whxb202301027. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Symbol(GHS) ]
 
GHS05,GHS06 | [Signal word ]
Danger | [Hazard statements ]
H301-H314 | [Precautionary statements ]
P260-P270-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340+P310-P305+P351+P338 | [Hazard Codes ]
C | [Risk Statements ]
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R31:Contact with acids liberates toxic gas.
R34:Causes burns. | [Safety Statements ]
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) . | [RIDADR ]
UN 2923 8/PG 2 | [WGK Germany ]
3 | [RTECS ]
OJ6439500 | [F ]
8-10-13 | [TSCA ]
Yes | [REACH Registrations]
Active | [HazardClass ]
8 | [PackingGroup ]
II | [Storage Class]
6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2
very toxic hazardous materials | [Hazard Classifications]
Acute Tox. 3 Oral
Eye Dam. 1
Skin Corr. 1B |
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