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Boric acid

99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

orthoboric acid

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
H3BO3
CAS Number:
10043-35-3
Molecular Weight:
61.83
NACRES:
NA.23
PubChem Substance ID:
24852125
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
EC Number:
233-139-2
MDL number:
MFCD00011337
eCl@ss:
38120104
Assay:
99.999% trace metals basis
Form:
crystalline powder
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vapor pressure

2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Segment

200

assay

99.999% trace metals basis

form

crystalline powder

mp

160 °C (dec.) (lit.)

solubility

water: 49.2 g/L at 20 °C

density

1.49 g/cm3 at 23 °C

SMILES string

OB(O)O

InChI

1S/BH3O3/c2-1(3)4/h2-4H

InChI key

KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Boric acid is a weak monobasic acid, it accepts OH- ions, hence is a Lewis acid. In boric acid, B is sp2 hybridized, forming a planar triangle structure.The principal oxide of boron, B2O3, is obtained as a vitreous solid by dehydration of boric acid at red heat.

Application

•Glass manufacturing: Used in the manufacture of glass fibers to enhance strength and color.
•Ceramics: employed in glazing ceramic wares for improved durability and aesthetics.
•Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a precursor for borates and other boron-based compounds.
•Nuclear Reactors: Utilized as a water coolant and neutron absorber in nuclear applications.
•Electrolytic Capacitors: Used in the production of electrolytic condensers and capacitors.

Packaging

Packaged in poly bottles

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pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class

6.1C - Combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic compounds or compounds which causing chronic effects

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

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