Lithium Chloride (LiCl, Anhydrous, 99.9%) Precursor Powder for Halide Solid-State Electrolyte Synthesis, 50 or 100 g/bottle, CBSSEPCLC
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Lithium chloride (LiCl) is one of the most critical foundational precursors for synthesizing high-performance halide-based solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), such as Li3InCl6, Li3YCl6, Li3ScCl6, and Li2ZrCl6. As a precursor, LiCl provides both the cyclable lithium-ion (Li+) inventory and the chloride (Cl-) anions that build the close-packed sub-lattice framework. Halide SSEs are uniquely prized for their high oxidative stability (>4.5 V vs. Li+/Li), which allows them to be paired directly with high-voltage cathodes like LiCoO2 or NCM811 without requiring a protective interface coating.
The quality of the starting LiCl directly impacts the ionic conductivity of the final electrolyte by altering grain boundary resistance and phase purity. (1) Purity Grade: Minimum 99.9% (3N) or 99.99% (4N) trace metals basis is standard. Impurities like sodium, potassium, or transition metals can introduce unwanted defect chemistry or electronic conductivity. (2) Anhydrous Requirement: LiCl is extremely hygroscopic and readily forms hydrates (such as LiCl * H2O). Even trace moisture will cause severe side reactions during synthesis, potentially forming electrochemically inactive Li2O or metal oxychlorides (MOCl). (3) Pre-treatment: Even "anhydrous" commercial LiCl often benefits from being dried under a deep vacuum (10^{-2} Torr or better) at 200°C to 300°C for 12–24 hours inside a glovebox-connected vacuum oven prior to weighing.
| Part Number |
CBSSEPCLC (C-BSSE-PC-LC) |
| CAS |
7447-41-8 |
| Purity |
>99.9% |
| Impurity |
Na< 0.03 wt%, K<0.02 wt%, Ca<0.02 wt%, Mg<0.002 wt%, Fe<0.002 wt% |
| Molecular Weight |
42.39 g/mol |
| Water Level |
<0.05 wt% (battery grade) |
| Package Grade |
50 g or 100 g/bottle |
Notes: (1) Please store the LiCl powder in a dry place (glovebox is preferred due to its air/humidity sensitivity).
References:
- H. Wu, et al. Precision Chemical Routes to Achieve Superior Oxyhalide Solid Electrolytes in Advanced All-Solid-State Batteries, Acc. Chem. Res. 2026, 59, 8, 1388–1400
- H. Kwak, et al. Emerging Halide Superionic Conductors for All-Solid-State Batteries: Design, Synthesis, and Practical Applications, ACS Energy Lett. 2022, 7, 5, 1776–1805
