Lithium nitride

Agent Name
Lithium nitride
CAS Number
26134-62-3
Formula
Li3-N
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Trilithium nitride; UN2806; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Brownish-red solid or powder; [NJ-HSFS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a reducing agent; [NJ-HSFS] Used as a catalyst in conversion of alpha-boron nitride to beta-boron nitride and as a solid-state electrolyte in lithium batteries; [Ullmann]
Comments
Reacts with water or moisture to form lithium hydroxide and ammonia. Heat of reaction may ignite combustible materials; [CAMEO] See "NITRIDES."
Biomedical References

Exposure Assessment

TIH
Yes
Dangerous When Wet
Yes
Explanatory Notes
Not TIH in land-based spills, but TiH substance released when spilled in water; [ERG 2016]

Adverse Effects

Toxic Pneumonitis
Yes
Neurotoxin
Other CNS neurotoxin
Nephrotoxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Skin burns

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

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Processes

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