The reactions I mention are quite possibly present at some level in any lithium-containing LENR experiment-- regardless of the theory they are presumed to be built under. Watch for dust, fumes, "sweet tastes" or sweet smell -- diagnostic of a couple of bad metals, including beryllium. Note that BeO, the white solid oxide, even though very chemically inert, is quite insoluble in water and most other common solvents, BeO is perhaps even more toxic than Be metal. Inhalation of any form of either is to be absolutely avoided...
I purchased AlLiH4 from the net, recieved a sealed plastic bag of white powder. (50g) I have now placed it in a glas jar, tighly locked with pipe tape on the thread to secure air tightness. But when I handled the bag, I sensed a strong odouor, a bit on the sweet side.
What is your take on how LiAlH4 should smell like? Or could I have recieved something else? One never knows when buying from the net, receiving unmarked small plastic bags ...
Rest assure - as I have consulted with a lab chemist with more than 40 years of experience of work with LiAlH4 in lab environments - I will handle the compund and any fine powdered metals, in a dried, vaccum pumped, then Nitrogen flooded (slightly lower than 1bar), glovebox (DIY). Further, I will import needed chemicals, from distributers for which full documentation is readliy available henceforth.
Your caution goes to the sintered innards of the reactor as well. At any rate, I guess it will suffice to employ a face mask and quickly bag the contents (airthigt jars) for further analysis or storage?