Potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate PurReagent, >= 99.5 %

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Synonym:  Potassium biborate
Linear Formula:  K2B4O7 · 4H2O
Molecular Weight:  305.50 g/mol
CAS Number: 12045-78-2

Properties

Water Solubility Soluble in water
Assay Purity >=99.5%
M pt. 850°C
Density 1.74 g/cm3
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H361d
Precautionary Statement  P201 - P202 - P280 - P308 + P313 - P405 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 98020000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Used in borosilicate glass ceramics enamels and laboratory formulations as a source of borate. It can also be used in chemical manufacturing and buffering formulations

Purpose
Acts as a boronborate source flux and buffering agent. It helps improve thermal and chemical properties in glass and ceramic applications.

General Description
Potassium tetraborate tetrahydrate it is a white crystalline inorganic borate salt. It is the tetrahydrated form of potassium tetraborate and is soluble in water.