Lithium tetraborate , 99% , 12007-60-2

Synonym(s):
di-Lithium tetraborate

CAS NO.：12007-60-2

Empirical Formula: B4Li2O7

Molecular Weight: 169.12

MDL number: MFCD00011083

EINECS: 234-514-3

PRODUCT Properties

• Melting point: 760-880 °C (lit.)
• Density: ≥0.25 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• bulk density: 500kg/m3
• storage temp.: Store at +5°C to +30°C.
• solubility: H2O: slightly soluble(lit.)
• form: flux
• color: White
• PH: 9.1 (100g/l, H2O, 20℃)(slurry)
• Water Solubility: Soluble in water.
• Merck: 14,5524
• Exposure limits: ACGIH: TWA 2 mg/m3; STEL 6 mg/m3
• Stability: Stable. Hygroscopic.
• InChI: InChI=1S/B4O7.2Li/c5-1-9-3(7)11-4(8)10-2-6;;/q-2;2*+1
• InChIKey: PSHMSSXLYVAENJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: B([O-])(OB=O)OB([O-])OB=O.[Li+].[Li+]
• EPA Substance Registry System: Lithium tetraborate (12007-60-2)

Description and Uses

Lithium tetraborate in combination with oxalic acids and lithium carbonate in the ratio (1:1:1) may be used as an effective fusing agent for siliceous samples. It is widely employed in lithium tetraborate fusion procedure, suited for a variety of soils and rocks. Lithium tetraborate also finds applications in radiation detectors and dosimeters.

Used as a spectroscopic fluxing agent.

Safety

• Symbol(GHS): GHS05,GHS07,GHS08
• Signal word: Danger
• Hazard statements: H302-H318-H361fd
• Precautionary statements: P201-P202-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
• Hazard Codes: Xn,Xi
• Risk Statements: 36/37/38-22-20/21
• Safety Statements: 26-36-24/25-22-24
• WGK Germany: 3
• F: 3
• TSCA: Yes
• HS Code: 28402090