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Melting point
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125 °C (dec.)(lit.)
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Boiling point
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0°C
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density
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0.97 g/mL at 20 °C
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Fp
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99 °F
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storage temp.
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2-8°C
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form
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tablets (~0.5 g each)
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Specific Gravity
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0.917
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color
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White to light gray
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Odor
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Odorless solid
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Water Solubility
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Reacts
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Sensitive
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Air & Moisture Sensitive
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Hydrolytic Sensitivity
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8: reacts rapidly with moisture, water, protic solvents
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Merck
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14,350
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Exposure limits
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TLV-TWA 2 mg(Al)/m
3
(ACGIH).
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Stability:
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Stable. Reacts violently with water, liberating hydrogen. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, alcohols, acids.
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CAS DataBase Reference
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16853-85-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
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NIST Chemistry Reference
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Lithium tetrahydroaluminate(16853-85-3)
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EPA Substance Registry System
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Lithium aluminum hydride (16853-85-3)
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