FIRST OBSERVATION OF A SOLUTION OF Li$sub 3$Bi, AN INTERMETALLIC IN MOLTEN LITHIUM CHLORIDE AND LITHIUM CHLORIDE-LITHIUM FLUORIDE
Evidence was obtained for the existence of an intermetallic species (Li/ sub 3/Bi) in LiCl--LiF. The fused salt electrolyte, which had been maintained under a helium atmosphere, became intensely red in color. Analysis of the electrolyte revealed that both bismuth and lithium were present. Solubility and spectrophotometric measurements were undertaken to gain a better understanding of the nature of the molten salt solution. The solubilities of highpurity, activated Bi in LiCl-- LiF eutectic were measured at 600, 700, 800, and 900 deg C and were found to be 0.9 x 10/sup -3/, 1.6 x 10/sup -3/, 2.0 x 10/sup -3/, and 1.8 x 10/sup -3/ wt%, respoctively. The spectrum of the red solution at 525 deg C in the range tion band whose long wave length edge is located at 2.0 ev (16,300 cm/sup -1/). (P.C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Argonne National Lab., Ill.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-18-019978
- OSTI ID:
- 4014765
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Physical Chemistry (U.S.), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry (U.S.) Vol. Vol: 68; ISSN JPCHA
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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