Boron oxide, 97.5% min, typically 98.5%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

It is used as a flux, an acid catalyst and a chemical intermediate in production of boron halides, esters, carbide, nitride, and metallic borides. Boron oxide has shown a promising effect on glycerol hydrogenolysis to 1,2-propanediol. It is also an essential material for the preparation of cordierite ceramics from Talc.

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Specifications

• Boiling Point: 1860°C
• Melting Point: ∽450°C
• Quantity: 10 kg
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min., typically 98.5%
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water and methanol.
• IUPAC Name: oxo[(oxoboranyl)oxy]borane
• Formula Weight: 69.62
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 2.46
• Chemical Name or Material: Boron oxide

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