Lithium Fluoride Nanopowder (LiF, 99.9%, 80-100nm, Technical Grade)

Lithium Fluoride Nanopowder

Introduction

Lithium fluoride (LiF) is an inorganic compound consisting of lithium and fluorine, known for its high melting point (around 1,684°C), chemical stability, and excellent resistance to radiation. In nanopowder form, lithium fluoride exhibits distinct advantages over its bulk counterpart due to the enhanced surface area, reactivity, and ionic conductivity that are characteristic of materials at the nanoscale. These enhanced properties make LiF nanopowder a versatile material for a variety of advanced applications, including energy storage, optical devices, radiation shielding, and biomedical imaging.

Applications

Optical Materials and Devices:

Optical Windows and Lenses: Due to its wide bandgap and transparency to UV and IR radiation, LiF nanopowder is used in the manufacture of optical windows and lenses for high-energy applications like laser technology and nuclear reactors. These materials are also used in high-energy photodetectors.

Phosphors and Luminescent Devices: LiF nanopowder can be doped with rare-earth elements (such as Eu³⁺ or Tb³⁺) to create luminescent materials for phosphorescent displays, fluorescent lighting, and biomedical imaging. The nanopowder form allows for better light emission and increased performance in such devices.

Energy Storage and Solid-State Batteries:

Solid Electrolytes: LiF nanopowder’s enhanced ionic conductivity makes it suitable for use as a solid electrolyte in solid-state batteries. It improves the safety, energy density, and charging rates of lithium-ion batteries, making it useful for electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy storage systems.

LiF nanopowder can also be utilized in supercapacitors and other energy storage devices where high ionic conductivity and long cycle stability are essential.

Radiation Shielding and Dosimetry:

LiF nanopowder is used in radiation shielding and radiation dosimeters due to its ability to absorb and emit light when exposed to ionizing radiation. This makes it useful for measuring radiation exposure in environments such as nuclear plants, hospitals, and medical imaging facilities.

The high radiation resistance of LiF nanopowder also makes it an ideal material for nuclear reactors and radiation-resistant coatings.