Iron boride, 98% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 12006-85-8 | BFe2 | 122.5 g/mol

Iron boride is used in the production of borated steels and borated stainless steels, deoxidizing agents, increase the hardness of steel, and alloying components of coatings applied to weld-facing electrodes. It is also used to improve abrasion resistance, wear resistance, and oxidation resistance. It is used in oil and gas refinery, chemical extraction, automotive, agricultural, stamping, textile extrusion and injection molding industries.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12006-85-8
• Molecular Formula: BFe2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 122.5
• MDL Number: MFCD00016092
• InChI Key: FSDZRQFSRALZQJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: boron; iron, diiron boride, iron boride fe2b, boranylidyne diiron
• PubChem CID: 6336853
• IUPAC Name: boron;iron
• SMILES: [B].[Fe].[Fe]

• Quantity: 25 g
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 122.5
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Chemical Name or Material: Iron boride

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	234-490-4
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only