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 |
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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.

