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Boric acid, ACS, 99.5% min, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11357558
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Quantity:
500 g
2 kg

Description

In hardening steel, preservatives, manufacturing of cements, porcelain, enamels, glass, borates

In hardening steel, preservatives, manufacturing of cements, porcelain, enamels, glass, borates, artificial gems, in nickeling baths, painting, photographyIt is a precursor material for other boron compounds. A dilute water solution of boric acid is usually employed as a mild antiseptic and eyewash. Boric acid is too employed in leather manufacture, electroplating, and cosmetics.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 10043-35-3
Molecular Formula BH3O3
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 61.83
MDL Number MFCD00011337
InChI Key KGBXLFKZBHKPEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym orthoboric acid, boracic acid, borofax, boron hydroxide, boron trihydroxide, three elephant, basilit b, trihydroxyborone, h3bo3, flea prufe
PubChem CID 7628
ChEBI CHEBI:33118
IUPAC Name boric acid
SMILES OB(O)O

Specifications

Melting Point ∽185°C (decomposition)
Density 1.435
Flash Point None
Assay Percent Range 99.5% min
Quantity 500 g
Physical Form Granular
Beilstein 1697939
Solubility Information Soluble in water (1 gram in 18ml cold or 4ml boiling water). Solubility in water is increased by addition of HCl,citric or tartaric acidIt is fairly soluble in boiling water but less in cold water. Soluble in lower alcohols,acetone and moderately soluble in pyridine.
Formula Weight 61.83
Grade ACS
Chemical Name or Material Boric acid
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