Lithium hydride is the inorganic compound with the formula LiH. This alkali metal hydride is a colorless solid, although commercial samples are grey. Characteristic of a salt-like, or ionic, hydride, it has a high melting point and is not soluble but reactive with all organic and protic solvents; it is soluble and non-reactive with certain molten salts such as lithium fluoride, lithium borohydride, and sodium hydride. With a molecular mass of slightly less than 8, it is the lightest ionic compound.
L 1560 (OTTO) Lithium hydride, 95% Cas 7580-67-8 - used in the manufacture of catalysts for polyolefin plastics; in fuels for aircraft, missiles. L 1560 (OTTO) Lithium hydride, 95% Cas 7580-67-8 - used in metallurgy, as degasifier, deoxidizer, desulfurizer; as grain refiner in non-ferrous metals.