Lithium Sulfide (Li2S)-Powder

Characteristic

Lithium sulfide is the inorganic compound with the formula Li₂S. It crystallizes in the antifluorite motif, described as the salt (Li⁺)₂S²⁻. 

Chemical formula：Li₂S

CAS#:12136-58-2

Molar mass：45.95 g/mol

Appearance：white solid

Density：1.67 g/cm³

Melting point：938 °C (1,720 °F; 1,211 K)

Boiling point：1,372 °C (2,502 °F; 1,645 K)

Solubility in water：very soluble, hydrolyses to LiOH and H2S

Solubility：very soluble in ethanol

Crystal structure：Antifluorite (cubic), cF12

Application

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

Li2S_MSDS.pdf