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Boric acid

99.999% trace metals basis

Synonym(s):

orthoboric acid

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Linear Formula:
H3BO3
CAS Number:
10043-35-3
Molecular Weight:
61.83
EC Number:
233-139-2
MDL number:
MFCD00011337
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
PubChem Substance ID:
24852125
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor pressure

2.6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

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

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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

Boric acid can have a large scale use in glass industry as flame retardant, in buffer solutions.
Boric acid finds uses in several areas; such as


  • In glass fibres, to enhance its resistance and color
  • In glazing ceramic wares
  • As a condensing agent, chemical intermediate and as a precursor for preparation of borates and other boron based compounds
  • As a water coolant in nuclear reactors
  • In electrolytic condensers and capacitors 1

Packaging

Packaged in poly bottles

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H360FD

Hazard Classifications

Repr. 1B

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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