Magnesium boride, 99% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 12007-25-9 | MgB₂

Magnesium Boride exhibits super conducting properties and utilized in MRI superconducting magnet, which is a closed-loop cryocooler. It is used as propellants, pyrotechnics and explosives. It can be used as high temperature boron-based thermoelectric materials. It is also used in superconducting transformers, rotors, transmission cables, superconducting radio frequency cavities to minimize energy loss.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 12007-25-9
• MDL Number: MFCD00049752
• Synonym: Magnesium diboride

• Melting Point: 800°C (decomposition)
• Color: Gray
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Molecular Formula: B₂Mg
• Linear Formula: MgB₂
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 45.93
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay: (metals basis)
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium boride

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H302
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302; Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statement	P264b-P270-P301+P312-P330-P501c
EINECSNumber	234-501-2
RTECSNumber	OM3078000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only