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Interaction of Ammonia Borane with Li2NH and Li3N

Journal Article · · Dalton Transactions, 39(3):720-722
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/B916994F· OSTI ID:993343
In this study, investigations are focused on the interactions between AB and lithium imide (Li2NH) and lithium nitride (Li3N). Since the nitrogen atom in Li2NH or Li3N is more electron donating than NH3 in AB, we expected nucleophilic displacement to form Li2NH-BH3 and Li3N-BH3, respectively, however, we observe a completely different reaction pathway involving the apparent metathesis to yield LiAB and NH3. In a subsequent reaction the ammonia reacts with LiAB to release ca. 10.5 wt% of hydrogen at a temperatures as low as 45 °C.
Research Organization:
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-76RL01830
OSTI ID:
993343
Report Number(s):
PNNL-SA-69073; EB4202000
Journal Information:
Dalton Transactions, 39(3):720-722, Journal Name: Dalton Transactions, 39(3):720-722 Journal Issue: 3 Vol. 39
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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