What is Li2Ni2O4? Important knowledge about Li2Ni2O4.

1. Definition of Li₂Ni₂O₄:

1.1 Common name: Li₂Ni₂O₄ or Lithium nickel oxide.
1.1.2 English name: Lithium nickel oxide.

1.2 and 1.3 Atomic weight: Li₂Ni₂O₄ contains 2 lithium atoms, 2 nickel atoms and 4 oxygen atoms, so its atomic weight is the total weight of all these atoms.

1.3.1 Molecular structure: The Li₂Ni₂O₄ molecule contains 2 lithium atoms, 2 nickel atoms and 4 oxygen atoms. In space, the 2 lithium atoms and 2 nickel atoms are arranged unevenly around the 4 oxygen atoms.

1.4 Ion structure: The ions in Li₂Ni₂O₄ are lithium ions (Li+) and nickel ions (Ni₂+), along with oxygen ions (O₂-).

2. Properties: Li₂Ni₂O₄

2.1 Physical properties of Li₂Ni₂O₄: Li₂Ni₂O₄ is dark green powder, tasteless, insoluble in water and most organic solvents.

2.2 Chemical properties of Li₂Ni₂O₄: Li₂Ni₂O₄ is chemically inactive, does not react with acids, bases and most other compounds.

3. Currently, there is no clear information about the specific chemical reactions of Li₂Ni₂O₄ with metals, acids, non-metals or salts.

4. Synthesis of Li₂Ni₂O₄

Li₂Ni₂O₄ is commonly synthesized in laboratories and industry through the reaction between lithium compounds and nickel compounds in an oxygen environment. In this process, the ratio between lithium and nickel must be precisely controlled to ensure the formation of Li₂Ni₂O₄.