Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide facts for kids

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Lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide is a hydrophilic salt. Its chemical formula is LiC₂F₆NO₄S₂. It is commonly used as a source of lithium ions in electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. It is a safer alternative to the commonly used lithium hexafluorophosphate. It is made up of one lithium cation and a bistriflimide anion.

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