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Definition of Li3N
1.1 Names
1.1.1 Common name: Lithium Nitride
1.1.2 English name: Lithium Nitride
1.2. Atomic composition: Li3N consists of 3 Lithium atoms and 1 Nitrogen atom.
1.3. Atomic mass: The atomic mass of Li3N is 34.83 g/mol.
1.3.1 Molecular structure: Li3N molecule is formed from the combination of Lithium and Nitrogen atoms.
1.4 Ionic structure: Li3N consists of 3 Li⁺ ions and 1 N³⁻ ion. -
Properties of Li3N
2.1 Physical properties of Li3N
State: Li3N is solid at room temperature.
Color: This substance is red or purple-red.
Smell: Li3N does not have a characteristic smell.
PH level: Li3N is strongly alkaline.
2.2 Chemical properties of Li3N: Li3N reacts strongly with water and oxidizing agents. -
Common chemical equations with Li3N:
Metal reaction: None.
Acid reaction: Li3N + 6HCl -> 3LiCl + NH3↑
Non-metal reaction: Li3N + H2O -> 3LiOH + NH3
Reaction with salts: None. -
Synthesis of Li3N
4.1 Lab synthesis of Li3N: Li3N is synthesized from the reaction between Nitrogen and Lithium at high temperatures.
2Li + N2 -> Li3N
4.2 Industrial synthesis of Li3N: In industry, Lithium Nitride is usually produced by increasing the temperature up to 600°C and pressure up to 23000 atm in a special apparatus so that Lithium and Nitrogen can combine.