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Boron oxide, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Boron oxide 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. It is actively involved in the production of borosilicate glass. It is an additive used in high-temperature lubricants.
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Boron oxide 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. It is actively involved in the production of borosilicate glass. It is an additive used in high-temperature lubricants.
Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in methanol.
Notes
Hygroscopic and moisture sensitive. Incompatible with acids and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Boiling Point | 1860°C |
| Melting Point | ∽450°C |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Merck Index | 14,1337 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in methanol. |
| Formula Weight | 69.62 |
| Percent Purity | 99% |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Sensitivity | Hygroscopic |
| Density | 2.46 +0.01 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H360FD |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. |
| Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P281-P308+P313-P501c |
| EINECSNumber | 215-125-8 |
| RTECSNumber | ED7900000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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