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Lithium Deuteride (LiD) Supplier
Lithium deuteride is the deuterated analogue of lithium hydride — LiD (CAS 13587-16-1) — a light-metal deuteride with exceptionally high deuterium density. It is a benchmark target and fuel material for fusion and high-energy-density research and a versatile precursor for deuterated reagents.
BSI produces lithium deuteride to order in the United States at natural isotopic abundance, under sealed-environment pressure and flow control, and characterized by XRD, SEM, and FTIR. As an air- and moisture-reactive Class 4.3 solid it is handled through a quote flow, prepared to DOT requirements, and shipped within the United States only.
Natural-abundance only. BSI does not produce or sell lithium-6 enriched LiD, which is subject to export and security controls. All material is supplied for lawful US end use.
Applications
What Lithium Deuteride Is Used For
Fusion & HED Research
A high-deuterium-density target and fuel material for fusion and high-energy-density physics experiments.
Deuterium & Energy Storage
A compact solid-state deuterium reservoir for storage and energy-materials research.
Deuterated Precursor
A precursor for deuterated solvents and polymers and for LiAlD4 synthesis in organic deuteride chemistry.
Reducing Agent
A strong deuteride reducing agent for introducing deuterium in deuteration reactions.
Questions
Lithium Deuteride FAQ
What is lithium deuteride used for?
LiD is used as a target and fuel material for fusion and high-energy-density research, as a deuterium and energy storage material, and as a precursor for deuterated reagents such as LiAlD4, deuterated solvents, and polymers.
What is the CAS number for lithium deuteride?
The CAS number for lithium deuteride is 13587-16-1.
Does BSI sell lithium-6 enriched lithium deuteride?
No. BSI supplies natural-abundance lithium deuteride only. We do not produce or sell lithium-6 enriched LiD, which is subject to export and security controls.
How does lithium deuteride ship?
LiD is an air- and moisture-reactive Class 4.3 hazardous material. It ships quote-based, made to order, to US destinations only, prepared to DOT requirements with scheduled hazmat pickup.
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Lithium deuteride, made to order.
Tell us the quantity, form, and application. Because LiD is a reactive Class 4.3 solid, orders are quote-based with scheduled hazmat handling. We reply with pricing, lead time, and the SDS.
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